Mexican War of Independence and Colonization

The main cause of Mexico's war for Independence was because of

• Racial inequality and Taxes

• the Battle of Medina resulted in the defeat of the Expedition

• Mexico wanting to create a body of laws

• Native American attacks on Texas

Mexico won it's independence from Spain in which year?

• 1821

• 1810

• 1718

• 1876

The Battle of Medina resulted in

• the defeat of the Republican Army of the North by the Spanish Army

• the defeat of the Spanish Army

• the end of the War for Independence

• the collapse of Spain

What was the name of the Priest that rallied the people of Mexico to fight?

• Father Martinez

• Father Hidalgo

• Father Hernandez

• Father Herrera

Which of the following was a result of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

• Texas and Coahuila were united into a Mexican state and allowed immigration from the United States.

• Texas became a separate state

• Texas was given 12 representative in the state legislature

• Texas was divided into 4 territories

Why did thousands of Anglo American move to Texas in the 1820s?

• the promise of self-governance

• promise of abundant employment opportunities

• promise of cheap land

• promise of religious tolerance

He was the first Anglo-American to receive permission by the Spanish to bring families to settle Texas.

• Erasmo Seguin

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Martin De Leon

He was considered the "Father of Texas"

• Erasmo Seguin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Martin De Leon

This Mexican rancher and empresario that founded a predominantly Mexican settlement which later was named, Victoria.

• Erasmo Seguin

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Martin De Leon

• Juan Seguin

He would be considered the second most successful Anglo-American empresario who established a colony near Gonzalez.

• Moses Austin
• Stephen F. Austin
• Green DeWitt
• Hayden Edwards