Ch. 14 notes turn-in

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). The German Emigration Company brought many German immigrants to Texas.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). During the days of the republic, the Texas government wanted to limit the number of settlers living in Texas.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). A lack of natural resources discouraged many people from settling in Texas.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Native American raids slowed immigration in parts of Texas.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). During the republic, Mexicans migrated primarily into Nacogdoches and San Antonio.

• True

• False

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. Why did some Anglos doubt the loyalty of Tejanos?

• Some Tejanos had sided with Mexico during the revolution.

• Some Tejanos wanted to take part in the culture of the republic.

• Some Tejanos wanted to participate in Texas politics.

• The Tejanos maintained their Mexican culture.

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. What drew settlers to Van Zandt County?

• the Trinity River

• the Red River

• salt mines

• the railroad

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. What had empresario Stephen F. Austin convinced the government of Coahuila y Tejas to do when Texas was part of Mexico?

• make contracts with immigration agents for the settlement of immigrants

• free all African Americans living in the republic

• settle disputed land claims between settlers

• protect government land grants from seizure by creditors

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. How did European settlers influence the Texas republic?

• They supported the Homestead Act.

• They purchased the lands of the Tejanos.

• They maintained ties to overseas markets and commerce.

• Their architecture and layout of towns reflected their homeland.

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. What made Jefferson a thriving commercial center?

• The railroad arrived in 1842.

• Steamboats arrived around 1843.

• Salt mines followed the discovery of salt veins.

• Land grants were given to all immigrants.