Texas History and Settler Policies

The lecture covers the period when Texas was under Mexican rule, starting with Napoleon's influence over Spain and the subsequent revolutionary activities in Mexico. It discusses the Plan of Iguala, which led to Mexican independence, and the role of foreign settlers in Texas. The lecture also explains the colonization laws that facilitated settlement expansion, highlighting the contributions of empresarios like Stephen F. Austin.

Who did Napoleon place on the throne in Mexico during his control of Spain?

• Joseph Bonaparte

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Stephen F. Austin

• King Ferdinand VII

What was the Gutierrez-McGee Expedition an attempt to achieve?

• Create a trade route

• Form a new constitution

• Gain independence for Texas

• Establish a new monarchy

What was the purpose of the Plan of Iguala?

• To form a new religious order

• To establish a new trade agreement

• To plan a military coup

• To declare Mexican independence

What happened to Moses Austin on his way back to Missouri?

• He formed a new colony

• He was elected governor

• He was attacked and later died

• He discovered gold

What did the 1823 Imperial Colonization Law allow?

• The formation of a new government

• The settlement of foreign colonists

• The establishment of a military base

• The creation of a new currency

Which constitution was largely based on the US Constitution?

• The Mexican Constitution of 1824

• The Texas Constitution of 1836

• The Constitution of 1812

• The Spanish Constitution of 1808

What was a requirement for settlers under the Colonization Law of 1825?

• To learn Spanish

• To adopt the Catholic religion

• To serve in the military

• To pay high taxes

Who was the most successful empresario in Texas?

• Martin de Leon

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Jose de Leon

What was the main reason for allowing American settlers in Texas?

• To build new cities

• To keep out other invaders

• To spread religion

• To increase trade

Which colony was centered around the town of Victoria?

• McMullan-McGowan Grant

• Green Dewitt's Colony

• Austin's Colony

• Martin de Leon's Grant