Quiz on Historical Terms

What is a filibuster?

• An agent who makes arrangements to bring settlers to a colony

• An adventurer who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

• The movement of people from one place to settle in another place

• The unique cultural blending of Spanish and American traditions in Texas

Who is an empresario?

• An adventurer who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

• The movement of people from one place to settle in another place

• An agent who makes arrangements to bring settlers to a colony

• The unique cultural blending of Spanish and American traditions in Texas

What does immigration refer to?

• The unique cultural blending of Spanish and American traditions in Texas

• An agent who makes arrangements to bring settlers to a colony

• The movement of people from one place to settle in another place

• An adventurer who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

What is a Tejano?

• An adventurer who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

• The unique cultural blending of Spanish and American traditions in Texas

• An agent who makes arrangements to bring settlers to a colony

• The movement of people from one place to settle in another place

What was the name of the war fought between Great Britain and France for control of North America from 1756-1763?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Seven Years' War

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolutionary War

What did Great Britain gain as a result of winning the Seven Years' War?

• Control of Mexico and all land west of the Mississippi River

• Control of Canada and all land east of the Mississippi River

• Control of Florida and all land south of the Mississippi River

• Control of the Caribbean islands

What did Spain gain in exchange for Florida?

• Texas and the city of Houston

• Louisiana and the city of New Orleans

• California and the city of Los Angeles

• Georgia and the city of Atlanta

Who was appointed as visitador general by King Charles III?

• Marques de Rubi

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

What was one of the recommendations made by Rubi after visiting California, New Mexico, and Texas?

• Close all missions in Texas except in San Antonio and Goliad

• Expand all missions in Texas

• Build new missions in East Texas

• Abandon all missions in North America

What did Rubi recommend for settlers in East Texas?

• Move to San Antonio

• Stay in East Texas

• Move to California

• Return to Spain