Mexican National Era

Who sold the Louisiana territory to the United States?

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

• England

What was the Neutral Ground agreement?

• An agreement between the U.S. and Spain to settle the border dispute

• An agreement between the U.S. and France to establish a neutral zone in Texas

• An agreement between the U.S. and Mexico to allow settlers in Texas

• An agreement between the U.S. and Native American tribes in Texas

Who led the revolt for Mexican independence?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Philip Nolan

• Augustus Magee

• Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon

What was the Plan of Iguala?

• An agreement between Mexico and the U.S. to divide Texas

• An agreement between Mexico and Spain to end the war

• An agreement between Mexico and the wealthy conservatives

• An agreement between Mexico and the poor rebels

Who was the most successful Texas empresario?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Martin De Leon

• Green DeWitt

• Haden Edwards

What was the main cause of tension between American settlers and the Mexican government?

• Language barrier

• Religious differences

• Political disagreements

• Slavery

Which group had a lot of power in Mexico?

• Civilians

• Church leaders

• Military

• Wealthy conservatives

What was the primary language spoken by American settlers in Texas?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

What was the population of settlers in Texas according to the mid-1830s census?

• 25,000

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

Which group of settlers made up the majority in the northern part of Texas?

• Anglos

• Tejanos

• Mexicans

• Native Americans