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Which of these gives the BEST description of an "Anglo" settler?

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"Anglo" settlers were primarily from the U.S. and came to Texas for the good, cheap land

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What document created political tensions in Texas when it combined the states of Coahuila and Texas in 1824?

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the Mexican Constitution of 1824

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On September 16, 1810 ____ issued a call for freedom from Spain.

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Father Hidalgo

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The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —

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Mexico gained independence from Spain

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How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?

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Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.

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Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820’s?

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To find cheap farmland

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Which group was the first to settle Texas?

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Spanish

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Analyzing the map above, which physical geographic feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas? Options: mountains, cities, rivers, heavy rainfalls

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rivers

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Father Hidalgo's "El Grito de Dolores" speech is a significant event that led up to the ________________.

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Mexican War for Independence

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Stephen F. Austin chose a spot for his colony between what two rivers?

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Colorado and Brazos