Texas History: Mexico Becomes Independent

When did the Mexican War of Independence officially begin?

• 1808

• 1810

• 1821

• 1846

In what year did Mexico officially gain its independence from Spain?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1836

• 1848

Which country ruled Mexico before its independence?

• Spain

• France

• The United States

• England

Which Mexican revolutionary leader continued the fight for Mexican Independence after Father Hidalgo's execution?

• José Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara

• Simón Bolívar

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Emiliano Zapata

Who is known as the "Father of Texas" and is one of the most famous empresarios in Texas history?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie

Who was the 1st Anglo American to get permission to bring settlers to Texas , but he died before he saw his dream come true?

• Moses Austin
• Stephen F. Austin

• Juan Seguin
• Martin De Leon

What was the primary goal of empresarios in Texas?

• To establish large plantations

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To bring settlers and develop the land

• To mine for valuable minerals

The first families that settled in Stephen F. Austin's colony was later known as...

• Fredonia
• Mier Y Teran 
• Austin's 1st Colony
• The Old Three Hundred

What was so appealing about Texas that made Americans want to move there?

• cheap land
• wanted to fight in the war

Which option listed below was NOT a requirement for Anglos settling in Stephen F. Austin's colony?

• Must become Catholic

• Must become Mexican citizens

• Must give up their slaves

• Must take an oath of allegiance to Mexico