Unit 3

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

• the introduction of cattle ranching

• 
  the establishment of Anglo settlements

• the fighting of the American Revolution

• the fighting of the Mexican Revolution

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

• It continued the empresario system in Texas.

• It forced the American Indians into captivity

• It ended the war with France

• The US dropped their claim on Texas

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

• He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States.

• He became the first President of Texas

• He fought so bravely at the Alamo

• He was a Spanish Governor

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

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

• Practice religion freely

• become Mexican citizens

• Own property

• settle north of Rio Grande

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

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Erasmo Seguin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —

• negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes

• establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales

• 
  continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas

• join with Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings

The colony established by Martín De León differed from the DeWitt colony because it was —

• twice as large

• farther north

• Home to Stephen F. Austin

• settled by Mexican families

Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?

• He established a mission at Galveston Bay.

• He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.

• Led Texas into War with Mexico

• Founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas

Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820’s?

• To search for gold

• to build missions and forts

• to gain religious freedom

• to find cheap farmland