Texas History - Empresario Review

What was a significant development in Texas during the Mexican National Era?

• the growth of the oil industry

• the establishment of Anglo settlements

• the signing of the Treaty of Paris

• the construction of railroads

What major event related to Texas occurred in 1821?

• The establishment of the Republic of Texas

• Moses Austin received a land grant to settle families in Texas

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Battle of the Alamo took place

What was one effect of the State Colonization Law of 1825 on the settlement patterns in Texas?

• It encouraged the continuation of the empresario system.

• It mandated the use of Spanish in all public schools.

• It provided funding for the construction of new roads.

• It restricted land ownership to Mexican citizens only.

What was one significant consequence of the merger between Coahuila and Texas under the Constitution of 1824?

• a reduction in trade with neighboring regions

• political disagreements that led to regional division

• the establishment of new educational institutions

• an increase in agricultural production

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?

• To gain support from European nations for Mexican independence

• To carry on the fight for independence initiated by Father Hidalgo

• To prevent settlers in Texas from joining the rebellion

• To protect settlers from Native American raids

What was the primary reason Spanish authorities were wary of Philip Nolan's activities?

• He was believed to be attempting to annex Texas for the United States.

• He was accused of gathering intelligence for the French in Louisiana.

• He was involved in the illegal capture of wild horses in Texas.

• He was suspected of collaborating with pirates to hide treasure on the Texas coast.

Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?

• Peter Bean

• James Long

• William Magee

• Philip Nolan

During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —

• victory for the Republican Army

• arrests of many revolutionary fighters

• calls for the filibusters to invade Texas

• defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition

In the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824, which aspect of personal freedom was limited for the citizens?

• freedom to travel abroad

• freedom to engage in trade

• freedom to express political opinions

• freedom to practice any religion

Who was the influential Tejano leader that helped locate land for the Austin colony, participated in the Mexican Constitutional Convention, and later advocated for Texas independence?

• Martín De León

• José Francisco Ruiz

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Erasmo Seguín