Unit 3 Test-Mexican National Era

Mason, Aria, and James are participating in a school play about the history of Texas. In the play, what was the purpose of the first Missions in Texas?

• To establish a Spanish presence in Texas

• To convert the Native Americans to Catholicism

• Both A & B

• None of the above

Priya, Hannah, and Anika are studying the history of East Texas. They learned about the first Mission and the issues it faced. What were some of these issues?

• Diseases

• Hostile Natives

• Drought

• All of the above

Abigail, Aiden, and Liam are studying history. They come across a timeline with a missing event. Which of the following events most likely comes next in the missing box on this timeline?

• Texas citizens fight for and gain their independence from Spain

• Texas Citizens fight for and gain their independence from Mexico

• Mexican citizens fight for and gain their independence from Spain

• Mexican citizens fight for and gain their independence from France

Anika, Priya, and Kai were studying the history of East Texas. They learned that due to many hardships, many of the missions had to close down and move further west. They decided to test their geography knowledge to figure out where these missions moved. Where did they conclude the missions moved to?

• Victoria

• Austin

• Houston

• San Antonio

During a history class, Luna was asked about the 'Grito de Delores' that inspired many Mexicans to revolt against Spain. She was asked who gave this speech. What was her answer?

• Alonzo de Leon

• Father Francisco Hidalgo

• Father Damian Massanet

• St. Denis

Evelyn is participating in a history quiz competition. The quiz master asks, 'When did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?' Evelyn remembers studying this with Abigail and William. What should be her answer?

• 1829

• 1821

• 1845

• 1836

Liam, Samuel, and Charlotte are studying the history of Anglo-Americans. They learned that many Anglo-Americans left the U.S. to settle in Texas. What could be the reasons for this migration according to their study?

• Famine

• Annoying neighbors

• Cheaper land

• Avoid Native Americans

Maya, Ava, and Aiden are studying the Colonization Law of 1825 for their history project. According to their research, they found that new settlers would avoid paying _______________ if they decided to live in Texas. What did they find?

• for land

• for cattle

• taxes

• for seed

Samuel, Aria, and Ava are participating in a school play about the history of Texas. In one scene, Samuel is playing Moses Austin. What was the purpose of Samuel's character's trip to San Antonio de Bexar in the play?

• He sought to speak with the Spanish authority to ask for permission to establish a colony in Texas

• He sought to speak with the Spanish authority to ask for permission to establish a mission in Texas

• He sought to speak with the French authority to ask for permission to establish a colony in Texas

• He sought to speak with the French authority to ask for permission to establish a mission in Louisiana

• Making a lot of money
• Enjoying Texas wildlife and refuge
• Becoming a leader in Texas
• Developing and farming the land in Texas