The End of Spanish Rule in Texas

In what year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1836

• 1848

What treaty ended the Mexican War for Independence?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Córdoba

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What was a major issue between Native Americans and Mexican settlers?

• Trade

• Tension

• Alliance

• Migration

Which U.S. document is the Mexican Constitution of 1824 similar to?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

What year was the state of Coahuila y Tejas formed?

• 1824

• 1836

• 1810

• 1848

What was a cause for the establishment of the Mexican Federal Constitution?

• Winning independence from Spain

• Defeating the United States

• Forming an alliance with France

• Discovering gold

What was one concern of the new Mexican government according to the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• Trade

• Immigration

• Agriculture

• Education

What character trait was required of immigrants according to the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• Be of good moral character

• Be wealthy

• Be educated

• Be bilingual

Which area were settlers encouraged to move to under the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• California

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Arizona

What was the purpose of the State Colonization Law of 1825?

• To increase trade

• To encourage settlement

• To promote education

• To build infrastructure