2nd Six Weeks Test: Mexican National Era (Modified)

1.    Mexico gained independence from ___________________________.

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

2. 2. After Mexican Independence, what was Texas called?

• Tejano

• Mexico

• Coahuila y Tejas

3.    Who was called “The Father of Texas”?

• Erasmo Seguin

• Martin DeLeon

• Stephen F. Austin

4.    What did Erasmo Seguin do for Texas in the future?

• a.     Made sure they could ask to become an independent state later

• b.     Made sure they could become part of Spain

• c.     Made sure they could call people Tejano

5.    Why did Mexico write the Mexican Colonization Laws?

• To protect Mexico from U.S.A. and Native Americans

• To protect Mexico from Spain and France

• To protect Mexico from empresarios

6.    Father Hidalgo rang a bell and gave a speech This was called _______________________.

• The Cry of Dolores

• The Scream of Gonzales

• The Bells of the Church

7.    A person who helped settle immigrants in Texas were called:

• Mexican

• Empresarios

• Tejano

8.    Why did Moses Austin not start a colony?

• Mexico said no

• He died

• Mexico did not like him

9.    Martin DeLeon was the only ___________________ empresario.

• Spanish

• Mexican

• Texan

10.     Where did Green DeWitt find people to move to Texas?

• Missouri

• Spain

• Mexico