Mexican National Era Quiz

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

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.

Who was Father Miguel Hidalgo and what role did he play in Mexican independence?

• A leader in the Mexican War of Independence who issued the Grito de Dolores.

• A Spanish general who fought against Mexican independence.

• A priest who remained neutral during the Mexican War of Independence.

• A political figure who supported the Spanish crown.

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 empresario settled families along the Guadalupe River in present-day Gonzales?

• Moses Austin

• José Gutiérrez de Lara

• Martín De León

• Green DeWitt

Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• James Long

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Philip Nolan

• Martín De León

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.

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

• Erasmo Seguín

• Philip Nolan

• José Gutiérrez de Lara

• Dr. James Long

Determine which contribution is attributed to Stephen F. Austin

• Brought 300 Anglo families to settle in Texas: Stephen F. Austin,

  Set up a colony between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers: Stephen F. Austin

• Brought 300 Anglo families to settle in Texas: Martín De León

• Founded the town of Victoria, Texas: Martín De León

• Founded the town of Victoria, Texas: Stephen F. Austin