7th Grade Social Studies Checkpoint #3 (2023-2024)

The Mexican Constitution of 1824 drew inspiration from the U.S. Constitution, which helped gain support from Tejanos and Anglo settlers. Which of the following characteristics were included in the Mexican Constitution of 1824? Select TWO correct responses.

• It created a republic

• Weak centralized government

• A small group of people appointed the president

• Federalism

• One branch held all the power

What was the outcome of Mier y Teran's report?

• A) It led to the passage of the National Colonization Law

• B) It led to the passage of the Law of April 6, 1830

• C) It led to Stephen F. Austin's arrest

• D) It led to conflict with the natives.

Which evidence from the excerpt supports the argument that Stephen F. Austin was a successful empresario? Select TWO correct responses.

• Austin induced the Mexican congress to grant him a contract to introduce 300 families.

• offered to each married man a league of land

• he was obligated to pay the state thirty dollars within six years

• substantially fulfilled his contract to settle the first 300 families

• he [later] obtained

  three contracts to settle a total of 900 additional families

Which of the following events of the Texas Revolution does the excerpt MOST LIKELY refer to?

• Siege at Bexar

• Battle of the Alamo

• Goliad Massacre

• Grass Fight

The list above reflects the requirements for settlements in Texas which were set forth by the:

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• State Colonization Law of 1825

• Mier y Teran's Report

Which battle of the Texas Revolution is BEST described by this list?

During the Convention of 1836, Texas declared independence from Mexico. Which of the following describes the Texas Declaration of Independence? Select TWO correct responses.

• written by George Childress

• created three branches of government

• prohibited Anglos from settling near the coast of Texas

• listed grievances against the Mexican government

• resulted in increased Anglo immigration to Texas

Which of the following would BEST replace the question mark?

• Edwards is captured by General Santa Anna.

• Edwards defeats General Santa Anna at the Battle of Gonzales.

• Edwards helps topple the government in Mexico City to have his contract renewed.

• Edwards invades Nacogdoches and declares its independence as the Republic of Fredonia.

The table lists the characteristics of some Texas empresarios. Determine which characteristics apply MOST to one of the listed empresarios. Select one answer for each row.

• only empresario to settle a colony of mostly Mexican settlers

• Martin de Leon

• settled families along the Guadalupe River and Gonzales became the main settlement

• Stephen F. Austin

• settled along the area between the Brazos and Colorado rivers

• Green DeWitt

A student has created the outline above as he works on a research project in his social studies class. Which of the following titles would be the MOST APPROPRIATE for this outline?

• Effects of Anglo Settlement of Texas

• Events leading to the Texas Revolution

• Factors Contributing to Mexican Settlement of Texas

• Events leading to the Mexican Revolution