Objective 2 - Mexican National Era

Select the requirement for Anglos settling in Stephen F. Austin's colony.

• Must become Catholic

• Must speak national language

• Pledge allegiance to Mexico

• Can't own any slaves

• Must become Mexican citizens

What was a grievance between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government that caused conflict?

• No going to school

• No freedom of religion

• Speaking the national language

• No making their own food

What is a grievance?

• A grievance is a positive feedback mechanism.
• A grievance is a type of legal document.
• A grievance is a formal complaint about a perceived injustice.
• A grievance is a method of conflict resolution.

People from the what location started moving to Texas in 1820?

• United States (southern states)
• Europe
• Mexico
• Canada

What immigrant group was motivated by Empresarios to settle on cheap land?

• Mexican

• Spanish

• Anglos

What immigrant group was motivated by converting Natives inside MISSIONS?

• Mexican

• Spanish

• Anglos

What immigrant group was motivated by having Texas as a buffer zone?

• Mexican

• Spanish

• Anglos

What has to happen before Moses Austin receives a land grant?

• His military service in the Spanish army.
• The government grants permission to colonize Texas

• His inheritance of land from his father.
• His desire to become a Spanish citizen.

Why did Stephen F. Austin take over after Moses Austin?

• Stephen F. Austin took over after Moses Austin to continue to settle in Texas because Moses died.

• He aimed to establish a military base in Texas.
• He was forced to take over by the Mexican government.
• He wanted to become the governor of Texas.