7th Grade Unit 4: Anglo Colonization of Texas

In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?

• Mountain and Basin

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

Why were most Texas land grants located in east and central Texas?

• Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France.

• American Indian tribes had been pushed out of these areas.

• It was a prime location for establishing plantations and ranches.

• Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the United States.

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 is 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 Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

• Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?

• It continued the empresario system in Texas.

• It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.

• It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.

• It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.

The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in —

• an end to immigration to the region

• political tensions that divided the region

• the spread of slavery further into Mexico

• increased conflicts with American Indian tribes

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —

• convince the United States to support Mexico

• continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo

• suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas

• defend settlers from attacks from American Indians

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

• He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States.

• He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Lousiana.

• He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from northern Texas prairies.

• He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast.

Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?

• Peter Bean

• James Long

• William Magee

• Philip Nolan

During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —

• victory for the Republican Army

• arrests of many revolutionary fighters

• calls for the filibusters to invade Texas

• defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition