Unit 4 Exam: Mexican National Era

In the year 1821, Aria, Avery, and Sophia were studying the history of Texas. They learned that this year was significant because —

• Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

• Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

• Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas

• Austin was established as the capital of Texas

During a school play on the Mexican war for independence, Liam, Daniel, and Jackson were reenacting the Battle of Medina. The scene resulted in —

• a victory for the team representing the Republican Army

• the pretend arrests of many students acting as revolutionary fighters

• calls for the students playing filibusters to invade the Texas section of the stage

• the defeat of the team representing the Guiterrez-Magee expedition

Evelyn and Daniel were studying about the Constitution of 1824 in their history class. They learned that this constitution created the state of Coahuila and Texas by merging the two geographic regions. They discussed that this merger 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

In the 1820's, Abigail, Liam, and Mason's ancestors were among the many Americans and Mexicans who migrated to Mexican Texas. What was their primary reason for this migration?

• They were seeking religious freedom

• They wanted to build missions and forts

• They were in search of cities of gold

• They were attracted by the availability of cheap farmland

Daniel, Luna, and Elijah are studying Texas history and they learned that the colony established by Martín De León differed from the DeWitt colony. They found out it was different because it was —

• located farther north

• twice as large in area

• settled by Mexican families

• home to Irish Catholic immigrants

When Jackson, Maya, and Evelyn moved to Mexico as part of a land grant program, the Mexican officials tried to preserve their culture by —

• introducing them to traditional Spanish foods

• requiring them to practice the Catholic religion

• administering Spanish language tests to them

• expecting them to wear traditional Spanish clothing

Arjun, Abigail, and David are working on a history project about the development of Texas. They are discussing the contributions of Stephen F. Austin. Which of the following statements should they include in their project?

• Stephen F. Austin established a mission at Galveston Bay.

• Stephen F. Austin explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.

• Stephen F. Austin helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

• Stephen F. Austin founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.

Sophia, Zoe, and Hannah are participating in a school play about the history of Texas. In one scene, they are discussing a successful Tejano rancher who represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence. Who is this character they are discussing?

• Martín De León

• José Francisco Ruiz

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Erasmo Seguín

Avery, Zoe, and Mia moved to a new house in the Austin colony, Texas. They had to adapt to the local climate conditions. What did they do to adapt?

• They planted most of the land with cotton

• They decided to work only during the winter months

• They built their home with a central breezeway

• They constructed some of the first public pools in the area

Why did Philip Nolan concern the leaders of the Spanish club in Abigail's school in Mexico?

• He was suspected of plotting to claim the football field in Texas for the United States club.

• He was known for spying on Spanish club activities for French club in Louisiana.

• 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.