9 Weeks Review

In which region were the most successful colonies located?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plains

Which country controlled Texas and established the settlements shown during the Eighteenth century?

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

• United States

The colony established by Martin de Leon difference from the colony of Green DeWitt because it was-

• Farther north

• Twice as large

• Settled by Mexican families

• Home to Irish Catholics

Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?

• He established a mission at Galveston Bay

• He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas

• He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824

• He founded the first large Anglo colony of Texas

The Mexican Constitution of 1824 created a representative government, but it restricted peoples right to-

• own private property

• Start their own private business

• Freely practice any religion they want

• Settle north of the Rio Grande River

What type of settlement is being described in this list?

• Mission

• Presidio

• Empresario

• Reservation

How did Anglo colonization in Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?

• Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios

• Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants

• Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico

• Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States

Which of the following is TRUE of all American Indian groups in early Texas?

• They almost destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on

• They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs

• They ignored their environment, creating ways of meeting their needs without natural resources

• They used up one natural resource, then learned to use another to meet their needs

One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes-

• The introduction of cattle ranching

• The establishment of Anglo settlements

• The fighting of the American Revolution

• The conversion of American Indian tribes

The year 1821 was important in the history of Texas because it was the year that-

• Austin was established as the capital of Texas

• Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas

• Juan Seguin migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

• Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico