Chapter 9 section 3 Cities and trade

During the Mexican period, what was a common characteristic of large settlements in Texas?

• Mostly inhabited by Native Americans

• Mostly inhabited by Tejanos

• Mostly inhabited by Europeans

• Mostly inhabited by African Americans

What role did Juan Seguín hold in San Antonio?

• Mayor

• Governor

• City council member

• Sheriff

What was the government of towns during the Mexican period in Texas called?

• Ayuntamiento

• Alcalde

• Cabildo

• Consulado

What responsibilities did the ayuntamiento have in Texas towns?

• Establishing schools and libraries

• Establishing police forces and maintaining roads

• Building churches and hospitals

• Organizing festivals and markets

What was the population of San Antonio in 1820?

• About 1,000 people

• About 2,000 people

• About 3,000 people

• About 4,000 people

What type of buildings did most people in San Antonio live in during the early 1800s?

• Stone buildings

• Wooden houses

• Adobe houses or jacales

• Brick houses

What was a common issue in San Antonio due to open canals?

• Traffic congestion

• Pollution

• Lack of water

• Noise pollution

By 1835, what was the population of Nacogdoches?

• Nearly 500 people

• Nearly 1,000 people

• Nearly 1,500 people

• Nearly 2,000 people

What was a significant difference between San Antonio and Nacogdoches during the Mexican period?

• San Antonio had a larger population growth

• Nacogdoches was almost abandoned after the Mexican Revolution

• San Antonio had more stone buildings

• Nacogdoches had more pollution

What was the primary method of conducting business in early Texas towns?

• Banking

• Barter

• Online transactions

• Credit cards