Spanish Rule and Anglo American Colonization in Texas

Who were the Anglo Americans?

• People who invaded Spanish territory

• People who moved from European countries to the U.S.

• Mexican settlers in Texas

• Spanish land agents

What is a filibuster?

• A land pirate

• A Mexican priest

• A Spanish ruler

• A Native American chief

Who was Philip Nolan?

• A horse trading entrepreneur

• A Mexican general

• A Spanish ruler

• A Native American chief

What was the impact of the Treaty of Paris?

• It encouraged Americans to move to Texas

• It weakened Spanish and Mexican control

• It liberated Texas from Spain

• It established a neutral zone in Texas

Who gave the speech known as 'Grito de Dolores'?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara

• James Long

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the Gutierrez & Magee Expedition?

• An invasion and liberation attempt in Texas

• A failed filibuster

• A successful horse trading venture

• A treaty between Spain and Mexico

What were the results of the filibusters?

• Encouraged Americans to move to Texas and weakened Spanish control

• Liberated Texas from Spain and strengthened Mexican control

• Failed to liberate any part of Texas from Spain

• Led to conflicts with Native Americans and Mexican settlers

What is an empresario?

• A Mexican priest

• A Spanish ruler

• A land agent responsible for dividing and selling Mexican land

• A Native American chief

Who was Moses Austin?

• An empresario

• A Mexican general

• A Spanish ruler

• A Native American chief

What were the requirements for settling in Texas?

• Becoming a citizen, pledging loyalty, and being Catholic

• Being of good moral character and speaking Spanish

• Being a land agent and paying taxes

• Being a Native American and owning land