Mexican Independence

Under the Mexican Constitution of 1824, Texas and Coahuila would be merged as one state called:

• Coahuila y Tejas   

• Catholic

• Empresarios 

• The United States

The Colonization Law of 1825 was passed by Mexico to

• make sure Mexico had its independence

• set rules for colonizing Texas

• make an official treaty with the United States

• start the Mexican-American War

In what year did Mexico officially gain its independence from Spain?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1836

• 1848

After gaining independence, what form of government did Mexico adopt?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Federal republic

• Oligarchy

What famous document confirmed Mexico's independence from Spain?

• The Plan of Iguala

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mexican Constitution of 1824

Who is known as the "Father of Texas" and is one of the most famous empresarios in Texas history?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie

Which empresario was responsible for bringing the "Old 300" settlers to Texas?

• Martin De León

• Green DeWitt

• Stephen F. Austin

• Martín Perfecto de Cos

Which empresario is known for founding the colony of De León's Colony and being one of the few Mexican empresarios in Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martín De León

• Erasmo Seguín

What was the primary goal of empresarios in Texas?

• To establish large plantations

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To bring settlers and develop the land

• To mine for valuable minerals

Which empresario is known for founding the colony of Gonzales in Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martín De León

• Erasmo Seguín