Mexican National Era

What year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?

• 1816

• 1836

• 1821

• 1921

Augustus Magee and Bernardo Gutierrez were filibusters who captured Nacogdoches and declared it independent. Shortly after they were...

• elected President and Vice President

• arrested and released

• captured and executed

Who was Augustus Magee and Bernardo Gutierrez carrying out their expedition for?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Native Americans in the area

• The United States

• France

Stephen F. Austin helped develop Texas by... (Select all that apply)

• Helping carry out his father's plans

• Helping write the Declaration of Independence

• Exploring west Texas

• Establishing the first major Anglo colony in Texas

All of the following were reasons for Americans to come to Texas EXCEPT...

• Gain religious freedom

• Low tax rates

• Cheap farmland

Martin De Leon had families mostly from Mexico living in his colony, Green DeWitt had families mostly from ________ living in his colony.

• Austrailia

• Canada

• Europe

• Asia

Which of the following restricted the people's right to freely practice any religion?

• Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824

• Treaty of Cordoba

• Neutral Ground Treaty

• Adams-Onis Treaty

What was the result of the Battle of Medina?

• Magee and Gutierrez were defeated

• Spanish officials took control of Medina

• Texas was declared independent

Where was emprasario Green DeWitt's colony established?

• Present-day Amarillo, TX

• Present-day El Paso, TX

• Present-day Odessa, TX

• Present-day Gonzales, TX

Filibuster Philip Nolan concerned Spanish leaders because they were afraid he would try to claim Texas land for the U.S.

• True

• False