Mexican National Era Exam

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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
• Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

Which evidence best supports the conclusion that the diagram is a mission?

• There are barracks and a workshop.
• There is a plaza and a cemetery.
• There is a cemetery and a path.
• There are Indian quarters and a church.

Which motivation led early European explorers to investigate the Americas?

• Desire to find gold
• Desire to spread democracy
• Desire to leave overcrowded cities
• Desire to escape government monarchies

Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?

• Catholic priests
• American Indian tribes
• Conquistadors
• Anglo settlers

Which Spanish Catholic priest cooperated with French authorities in Louisiana to bring missions to East Texas?

• José de Escandón
• Francisco Hidalgo
• Antonio Margil de Jesús
• Fray Damián Massanet

Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of —

• France
• England
• Portugal
• Spain

Which generalization about the establishment of towns is best supported by evidence on the map?

• Towns were mainly located along the Rio Grande River.
• Towns developed in the mountainous regions of Texas.
• Towns were well established before the building of the missions.
• Towns tended to grow near the location of missions and presidios.

What were the 3 G's of Spanish Exploration

• Gold
• God
• Glory
• Goats
• Geezers

Analyzing the map above, which physical geographic feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas?

• Rivers
• Mountains
• Cities
• Heavy rainfall