Texas History Quiz

Name two Native Texas groups mentioned in the video.

• Caddo and Apache

• Comanche and Kiowa

• Tonkawa and Karankawa

• Cherokee and Choctaw

The Spanish and Mexican governments needed people to settle Texas because:

• They wanted to develop the land and increase economic activity.

• They were looking to expand their military presence.

• They needed to establish new trade routes.

• They aimed to create a buffer against foreign invasions.

Who was Moses Austin, and why did he come to Texas?

• A pioneer who sought to establish a colony in Texas

• A Spanish explorer looking for gold

• A missionary spreading Christianity

• A military leader planning an invasion

What happened when Moses Austin went to San Antonio, Texas to become an empresario?

• He was warmly welcomed and immediately granted the empresario contract.

• He faced initial rejection but later received support from the Spanish authorities.

• He was arrested and imprisoned by the Spanish officials.

• He decided to abandon his plans and return to the United States.

Stephen F. Austin came to Texas for what reason?

• To establish a colony

• To explore new lands

• To trade with Native Americans

• To escape persecution

Stephen F. Austin settled near which river, and why would he want to settle there?

• Brazos River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

What issues prevented Mexico from colonizing Texas with its own people?

• Lack of resources and infrastructure

• Hostile relations with Native American tribes

• Political instability in Mexico

• All of the above

In 1825, Mexico opened Texas up to colonization. Who were the empresarios, and what did they do?

• They were Mexican officials who governed Texas.

• They were land agents who brought settlers to Texas.

• They were military leaders defending Texas.

• They were traders who established markets in Texas.

Which of the following Texas empresarios have counties named after them today?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green DeWitt

• Martin De León

• James Power

Why would American settlers want to come to Texas?

• For economic opportunities

• To escape political unrest

• For religious freedom

• To join family members