LE7 2-6WSG

Which of the following was characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?

• Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.

• American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.

• Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas

• Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.

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

Which of these explorers landed at Matagorda Bay while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River?

• Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle

• Hernando Cortés

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

Which motivation led early European explorers to investigate the Americas

• Desire to find gold

• Desire to spread democracy

• Desire to leave overcrowded cities

• Desire to escape government monarchies

Which Spanish Catholic priest cooperated with French authorities in Louisiana to bring missions to East Texas?

• José de Escandón

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesús

• Fray Damián Massanet

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