Texas History Quiz

What term is used to describe people of English-speaking descent in America?

• Centralist

• Empresario

• Anglo-American

• Pioneer

Who is known for organizing the first Anglo-American colony in Texas?

• Moses Austin

• Empresario

• Centralist

• Pioneer

What is the term for someone who supports a strong central government?

• Pioneer

• Centralist

• Empresario

• Immigrate

What is the role of an empresario in the context of Texas history?

• A type of pioneer

• A land agent

• A centralist leader

• An immigrant

A "pioneer" is an ______________ who came to a new Land.

What does it mean to immigrate?

• To leave a country

• To enter a new country

• To become a centralist

• To become an empresario

"The Old 300" was the first ________________ that settled into __________ colony

What challenges might pioneers face?

• Easy travel

• Abundant resources

• Harsh conditions

• Centralist support

Match the Definition: 

1. ____ National

2. ____ State

3. ____ Centralist

4. ____ Federalist

5. A. single area within a country

6. B. Believed government power should be shared between states and national government, with more power going to the states. 

   C. Believed government power should be given to the national government.

7. D. Whole country

When did Moses Austin die?

• October 4, 1761

• June 10, 1821

• October 4, 1821

• June 10, 1761