Texas History Quiz

One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes -

• the introduction of cattle ranching

• Anglo Settlements - US involvement

• the fighting of the American Revolution

• the conversion of American Indian tribes

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that -

• Austin was established as the capital of Texas

• Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas

• Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

• Mexico won its independency from Spain

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?

• Opened immigration laws. Allowed empresario's to continue in Texas

• It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.

• It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.

• It opened the door for Erasmo Seguin and Green Dewitt to settle in Texas.

The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in -

• Transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo Settlers.

• The region would face political tensions, this would cause separation in the region.

• Immigration was established in Mexico for other nations.

• increased conflicts with American Indian tribes

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to -

• convince the United States to support Mexico

• continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo

• suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas

• defend settlers from attacks from American Indians

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

• He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States and called a "spy" by Spanish officials.

• He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Lousiana.

• 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.

Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?

• Peter Bean

• James Long

• William Magee

• Philip Nolan

During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in -

• victory for the Republican Army

• arrests of many revolutionary fighters

• calls for the filibusters to invade Texas

• defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition

While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people's right to -

• own private property

• start small businesses

• freely practice any religion

• settle north of the Rio Grande River

Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?

• Martín De León

• José Francisco Ruiz

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Erasmo Seguín