Texas History

Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Leon were what?

• empresarios

• state governers

• mission builders

• colonial military leaders

Based on the information in the map, which of the following describes the settlement patterns of Texas in the early 1800's?

• American Indian settlements were no longer in Texas

• Most settlements were along the border with Mexico

• Mexican settlements were larger than southern Anglo settlements

• Large settlements were established by southern Anglo colonists

In what way did Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla participate in the Mexican War for Independence?

• He spied on Texans for the Spanish government.

• He inspired some Texans to fight against the Spanish.

• He assisted in writing a constitution for Mexico.

• He cared for wounded Texans fighting in the war.

One way the early settlers to Texas survived was by?

• establishing farms and ranches

• learning to build boats

• building schools in the colonies

• withstanding the harsh climate

Which of the following best completes the diagram above

• Spain provided Mexico Independence

• The United States admitted MIssouri

• Mexico granted Moses Austin land

• Colonists believed in Manifest Destiny

Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they?

• desired to join the army of Sam Houston

• wanted slavery despite the Mexican ban

• struggled to farm lands around Gonzales

• feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna

Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?

• Mexico attracted people to the area who were already Catholic.

• Mexico established a large army and navy to protect Texans.

• Mexico promised colonists that one day they would be free.

• Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.

Based on the map, which statement best describes the location of cities in Texas during the colonial period?

• They are settled near waterways.

• They are located along the border.

• They are built close to missions.

• They are located near the coast.

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas' independence from Mexico?

• The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces equal to General Houston's numbers.

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.

• The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna est towards Texas forces.

Because of the actions of Stephen F. Austin in settling Texas, he is often called the what?

• Father of Texas

• Lone Star of Texas

• Yellow Rose of Texas

• First Texas Ranger