Mexican National Era and Independence

Who is known as the 'Father' of Mexican Independence because they encourage Independence with their speech?

• Philip Nolan

• Father Hidalgo y Costilla

• Stephen F. Austin

• Erasmo Seguin

What was the main goal of the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• To divide Mexico into states

• To attract Anglo settlers with cheap farm land

• To declare independence

• To support the Catholic Church

Fill in the blank: The Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 required people to join the ______ Church.

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Anglican

• Orthodox

What did the Grito de Dolores speech encourage?

• Peace

• Independence

• Colonization

• Trade

Who was suspected of attempting to claim Texas for the US?

• James Long

• Erasmo Seguin

• Philip Nolan

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the role of an Empresario?

• A priest

• A landowner

• An agent to bring settlers

• A soldier

Fill in the blank: Stephen F. Austin settled the ______.

• Old 300

• New 500

• First 100

• Last 200

What did the State Colonization Law of 1825 require families to do?

• Families were required to become Catholic.

• Families were required to move to California and start a business.
• Families were required to speak the Spanish Language.

• Families were required to join the military service.

Who represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention?

• Father Hidalgo y Costilla

• Erasmo Seguin

• Philip Nolan

• James Long

Fill in the blank: The Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created tension by dividing the ______.

• Church

• Region

• Army

• Economy