Empresarios

I was a popular Catholic priest in Texas and Mexico. I demanded equality for all people in Mexico. I led many people in an uprising against Spanish rule. Who was I?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Father Hidalgo

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Coronado

Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?

• Mexico promised colonists that one day they would be free.

• Mexico established a large army and navy to protect Texans.

• Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.

• Mexico attracted people to the area who were already Catholic.

Why did colonists prefer the Mexican government over Spanish rule?

• They liked being able to vote in elections in Mexico.

• They had more of a voice in the Mexican government.

• They were given religious freedom from the Mexican government.

• They had more economic opportunities under Mexican leadership.

How was the new Mexican government different from the old Spanish government?

• It gave more rights to women

• It was led by a king and queen.

• It had three branches of government.

• It granted everyone religious freedom.

Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León both were –

• empresarios

• state governors

• mission builders

• colonial military leaders

What is one accomplishment of Martín de León?

• He introduced cotton farming to Texas.

• He explored the Rio Grande border for Spain.

• He participated in writing the Constitution of 1824.

• He brought families from Mexico to settle in Texas.

Because of the actions of Stephen F. Austin in settling Texas, he is often called the -

• Father of Texas

• First Texas Ranger

• Lone Star of Texas

• Yellow Rose of Texas

One way the early settlers to Texas survived was by –

• learning to build boats

• withstanding the harsh climate

• building schools in the colonies

• establishing farms and ranches

What is one cultural similarity shared among the many colonists who settled in Texas?

• They learned to speak Spanish.

• They brought cultural traditions with them.

• They adopted Tejano customs once in Texas.

• They spread Christianity to the American Indian tribes.

Based on the map, which statement best describes the location of cities in Texas during the colonial period?

• They are built close to missions.

• They are located near the coast.

• They are settled near waterways.

• They are located along the border.