Texas Colonization and Cultural Conflicts in the Early 1800s

The video covers the history of Texas colonization, starting with Stephen F. Austin and the Old 300 in 1821. It discusses the cultural and legal conflicts between American settlers and the Mexican government, including language, religion, and slavery issues. The Mexican law of April 6th, 1830, further strained relations, leading to Stephen F. Austin's arrest. His imprisonment highlighted the settlers' frustrations, setting the stage for the Texas Revolution against Mexican rule.

Who was responsible for establishing the first colony in Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

By 1830, how many American colonists were living in Texas?

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

What language did the Mexican government want the Texas colonists to speak?

• French

• German

• Spanish

• English

What was one of the requirements for settlers receiving land grants in Texas?

• Convert to Catholicism

• Pay a large fee

• Serve in the Mexican army

• Build a school

What did the Law of April 6, 1830, prohibit in Texas?

• Trading with Mexico

• Building churches

• Speaking English

• Owning slaves

Who did the Texas settlers send to Mexico City to discuss their concerns?

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• James Fannin

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the outcome of Stephen F. Austin's meeting with Santa Ana?

• He was made governor

• He was arrested

• He was ignored

• He was granted independence for Texas

What did the Texas settlers realize after Stephen F. Austin's arrest?

• They should return to the United States

• They had to take matters into their own hands

• They should accept Mexican rule

• They needed to negotiate more

What type of government did Santa Ana establish, leading to unrest among Texas settlers?

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

What major event was about to begin as a result of the tensions between Texas settlers and the Mexican government?

• The American Civil War

• The Texas Revolution

• The Mexican-American War

• The Battle of the Alamo