Mexican Independence and Settlement in Texas

Why did Mexico want independence from Spain?

• They wanted to establish their own official religion

• They were tired of being controlled by a faraway country

• They wanted to expand their territory

• They wanted to gain access to more natural resources

Who started the Mexican Independence war?

• Father Hidalgo

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Green DeWitt

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• September 16th, 1810

• September 27th, 1821

• October 4th, 1835

• July 4th, 1776

What was the Federal Constitution of 1824 modeled after?

• The Mexican Constitution

• The Spanish Constitution

• The British Constitution

• The US Constitution

What did the Federal Constitution of 1824 create in Texas?

• The state of Coahuila y Tejas

• The state of Texas

• The state of New Spain

• The state of Mexico

What did the Mexican Colonization Law of 1825 provide for settlers?

• Free land for farming

• Free land for grazing

• Free housing

• Free education

What were the requirements for settlers under the Mexican Colonization Law?

• Become Mexican citizens and practice Catholicism

• Become Mexican citizens and practice Protestantism

• Become US citizens and practice Catholicism

• Become US citizens and practice Protestantism

Who was the first person to get permission to bring settlers to Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martin DeLeon

Who brought the 'Old 300' families to Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martin DeLeon

What was the purpose of Anglo settlers in Texas?

• To increase the population of Texas

• To establish a new religion

• To gain control of the US

• To exploit natural resources