Mexican National Era

The Mexican National era was a time when the Mexican government?

• Eliminated property taxes in Texas.

• Abolished slavery in all Spanish colonies.

• Encouraged immigration to Texas.

• Converted Natives to Catholicism.

*Granted land by the Mexican government

*First organized group of Anglo-American immigrant in Texas

*Most settled in Texas for economic reasons

Who is being described in the list above?

• Original Settlers

• Gone to Texas

• New Texans

• Old Three Hundred

Which statements describe the effects of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 on Texas?

Select TWO correct answers.

• It created a government that put native-born Spanish citizens in charge.

• It merged the territories of Coahuila and Texas to form a new state.

• It allowed only wealthy citizens to vote in local elections.

• It established a republic and divided government power into three branches.

• It guaranteed Mexico's immediate independence from Spain.

Why is 1821 an important date in Texas history?

• The Texas coast was mapped for the first time.

• The Cities of Gold were discovered in West Texas.

• Mission San Antonio de Valero was established.

• Mexican citizens gained independence from Spain.

Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• James Long

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Philip Nolan

• Martin De Leon

What happened as a result of the Battle of Medina?

• Texans wanted an end to Spanish rule.

• Filibusters lost all land grants in Texas.

• Spain forced all Natives out of Texas.

• Americans took over land in east Texas.

Determine whether each description demonstrates an action taken by the Spanish or Mexican government.

A. Wrote the Constitution of 1824

B. Attempted to put down filibuster activity in Texas

C. Created division between rich and poor in society

D. Allowed U.S. immigrants to establish colonies in Texas

• Spanish Government

  B/C

  Mexican Government

  A/D

• Spanish Government

  A/C

  Mexican Government

  B/D

• Spanish Government

  A/B

  Mexican Government

  C/D

• Spanish Government

  A/D

  Mexican Government

  C/B

Which Texas leader supported U.S. settlement in Texas and helped Moses Stephen F. Austin?

• Erasmo Seguin

• Philip Nolan

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Dr. James Long

Martin De Leon and Stephen F. Austin did which of the following?

A. Brought 300 Angle families to settle in Texas

B. Founded the town of Victoria, Texas

C. Encouraged Mexican migration to Texas

D. Set up a colony between the Colorado and Brazos River

• Stephen F. Austin- A/B

  Martin De Leon- C/D

• Stephen F. Austin- A/D

  Martin De Leon- B/C

• Stephen F. Austin- A/C

  Martin De Leon-B/D

• Stephen F. Austin- C/D

  Martin De Leon- A/B

What led to the population increase shown in the chart?

• The outbreak of the Texas Revolution

• The arrival of Anglo settlers to Texas

• The annexation of Texas by the United States

• The elimination of slavery in Texas