Why is the Mexican War for Independence an important part of Texas history?

• It decided which country took control of the Texas land.

• It decided if immigration was allowed into Texas.

• It decided if Texas would be independent from Mexico.

• it decided if Texas would be apart of the United States.

What role did Stephen F. Austin play in colonizing Texas?

• He led the Texian army to the Mexican War for Independence.

• He found the cities of San Antonio and Houston.

• He was granted land from the Mexican government and organized Americans settling in Texas.

• He made peaceful relationships with indigenous tribes.

Today, Stephen F. Austin is known as

• The Founder of Texas

• San Felipe de Austin

• Moses Austin

• The Father of Texas

What happened to Texas after Mexico won their independence?

• Anglo-American settlers moved out of Mexico.

• Anglo-American settlers moved to Texas.

• Mexican settlers moved to the United States.

• Mexican settlers moved to Spain.

Stephen F. Austin established the first

• Mexican-American settlement in Texas

• Spanish settlement in Texas

• Anglo-American settlement in Texas

• Indigenous tribe in Texas

What was the name of the settlement that was established by Stephen F. Austin?

• San Antonio de Bexar

• Coahuila y Texas

• San Felipe de Austin

• Gonzalez

Why did Tejano and Anglo settlers living in Texas want to declare their independence from Mexico?

• The Mexican government banned immigration, slavery, and imposed taxes.

• The Mexican government banned slavery, weapons, and taxes.

• The Mexican government banned indigenous tribes, taxes, and weapons.

• The Mexican government did give them the land they were promised.

Why were Texan settlers upset with Santa Anna?

• He supported a democracy and let Texas govern themselves.

• He suspended the Mexican constitution and sent troops to Texas to impose strict control over Texas.

• He supported Texas independence and would not protect the settlers against indigenous tribes.

• He supported Texas becoming a part of the United States because the Anglo-American settlers would not convert to their religion.

What was the outcome of the Convention of 1833?

• Texians and Tejanos decided to take action and fight for independence.

• Texians and Tejanos accepted Mexican laws without protesting.

• Texians and Tejanos became allies with Spain.

• Texians and Tejanos became allied with Indigenous Tribes.

Why did Tejano leaders not attend the conventions of 1832 and 1833?

• They were in support of Bustamante's leadership.

• The conventions were held in a different location.

• The conventions were against Mexican law.

• The Tejano leaders were not invited.