Unit 3 Mexican National Era

The Constitution of 1824 says that the leader can't take away the individual rights of citizens. What requirement went against this?

• Settlers must swear to be good Mexican citizens.

• Settlers must be of a good moral character.

• Settlers must become Catholic.

What country was Texas apart of during this era?

• Spain

• Mexico

• USA

Because Texas had a small population, what state was it combined with?

• Chihuahua

• Tampico

• Oaxaca

• Coahuila

Due to the State Colonization Law of 1825 more Americans moved to Texas because of

• Empresario contracts

• free money

• greater freedoms

• Filibusters

Why did the Alamo became a military base?

• Mexican Independence

• Texas Independence

• Spanish Independence

How did the Texas economy improve after Mexican Independence?

• Anglo's began farming, ranching, and trading.

• Spaniards started moving to Texas.

• Wealthy Americans started buying large amounts of land.

Why would Mexicans have a negative opinion on slavery?

• They were all enslaved by Spain.

• They fought against the Spanish social class system.

• Their religious beliefs forbade it.

If Mexico requires citizens to be Catholic,

• then they don't have religious freedom.

• then they don't have any problems.

• then they can't vote for President.

• then they can't spend time dancing.

During the time between the Louisiana Purchase and the Adams-Onis Treaty, Americans tried to take Texas from Spain. What were these people called?

• Empresarios

• Alcaldes

• Filibusters

Anglos were afraid that Mexico would

• invade Texas.

• end slavery.

• arrest them.