Mexican National Era Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Mexican National Era?

• Martín De León

• Moses Austin

• Spanish Conquistadors

• Old Three Hundred

All of the following were part of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 EXCEPT

• freedom of religion

• restriction of slavery

• representative government

• ownership of private property

Why is the year 1821 important to the history of Texas?

• Moses Austin was born.

• Juan Seguín came to Texas with settlers to build plantations.

• Stephen F. Austin brings 300 families to settle in Texas.

• Texas achieved independence from France.

All of the following are ways that some Tejanos have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to American culture EXCEPT

• Some cook the foods of their heritage as well as enjoy American hot dogs at ball games.

• Some infuse the English language with words and phrases of their culture.

• Some have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle.

• Some celebrate holidays from Mexico as well as American holidays.

Who is described as the second most successful empresario, established the town of Gonzales, and had a prosperous colony in farming and ranching?

• Green DeWitt

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Long

• Philip Nolan

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

• Erasmo Seguín

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• José Francisco Ruiz

• Martín De León

What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?

• Texas was made a Mexican state.

• Spain was overthrown by Mexico.

• The filibusters were thrown out of Texas.

• The Gutierrez-Magee army was defeated.

Which contribution was made by Stephen F. Austin?

• He helped write the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

• He founded the first significant Anglo colony in Texas.

• He established a mission in Galveston Bay.

• He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.

What was the purpose of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?

• They hoped that, by invading Texas, they could continue the rebellion of Father Hidalgo against Spanish rule.

• They hoped to inspire the Spanish to make Texas a Mexican state, so Anglos would get control of Texas.

• They wanted to gather an army to invade Texas to support the Texas revolution against Mexico.

• They wanted to make an example of Texas to limit any rebellion against Spanish rule.

Martin de Leon brought 200 ​ (a)   families to south Texas, and founded the town of ​ (b)   in 1824.

• Mexican
• Victoria
• Spanish
• San Antonio
• American
• Houston