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WorksheetsReview: Mexican National Era
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers
Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas
Austin was established as the capital of Texas
During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —
victory for the Republican Army
arrests of many revolutionary fighters
calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition
The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in —
an end to immigration to the region
political tensions that divided the region
the spread of slavery further into Mexico
increased conflicts with American Indian tribes
Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820's?
To gain religious freedom
To build missions and forts
To search for cities of gold
To find cheap farmland
The colony established by Martín De León differed from the DeWitt colony because it was —
farther north
twice as large
settled by Mexican families
home to Irish Catholic immigrants
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by —
introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
administering Spanish language tests to settlers
expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
He established a mission at Galveston Bay
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.
One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —
the introduction of cattle ranching
the establishment of Anglo settlements
the fighting of the American Revolution
the conversion of American Indian tribes
Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?
Martín De León
José Francisco Ruiz
Lorenzo de Zavala
Erasmo Seguín
Settlers in the Austin colony adapted to the climate conditions in Texas by —
planting most of the land with cotton
working only during the winter months
building homes with a central breezeway
constructing some of the first public pools
Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States.
He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana.
He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from northern Texas prairies
He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast.
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
It continued the empresario system in Texas.
It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.
It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.
It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.
You have been assigned a research paper about life in early Texas. You need to include some primary source material in your paper. Which of the following is a primary source?
the diary of a Texas colonist
the biography of a Texas colonist
a computer database of settlers living in Texas
a newspaper article written by a Texas historian
While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to —
own private property
start small businesses
freely practice any religion
settle north of the Rio Grande River
As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes
establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas
join with Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings
The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —
convince the United States to support Mexico
continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas
defend settlers from attacks from American Indians
How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?
Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios.
Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.
Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico.
Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States
Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?
Peter Bean
James Long
William Magee
Philip Nolan
As a result of the efforts of empresarios, how did the population of Texas change?
Indentured servants from Europe moved to Texas.
Enslaved African Americans were brought to Texas.
Mexican settlers outnumbered Anglo settlers in Texas.
Migrants from Europe populated Texas in large numbers.
The Mexican National Era is characterized by
Mexico gaining its independence from Spain and empresarios bringing settlers to Texas
Spain establishing missions in Texas to protect its claim against other European powers
Texas becoming its own state and fighting for its independence from Spain
Spanish missionaries moving to Texas to convert the Native Indians to Catholicism
Which empresario introduced ranching traditions to Texas.
Santa Anna
Stephen F Austin
Martin de Leon
Green DeWitt
Check all that apply for "Anglo Purposes for Settlement"
build missions and spread Christianity
Seek adventure and a new life
Escape problems of debt
Gain cheap land for agriculture
Why were settlers not thrilled about the state mandated law requiring you to be Catholic?
Most came from the United States were they had Freedom of Religion
Settlers were arrested if they did not attend mass
Most were Jewish
In the U.S., farm land sold for approximately $1.25 per acre. How much did Stephen F. Austin charge per acre of land in his colony?
$12.50 per acre
$1.25 per acre
12.5¢ per acre
$125 per acre
The Mexican Revolution against Spain began because –
The people were not treated equally politically, economically or socially
The King of Spain would not approve the Mexican Constitution of 1824
The Spanish government was not taking enough tax money from the people
New colonization laws favored Anglo American settlers
What territory did the Spanish gain from the U.S. in the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Florida
Oregon
Maine
Texas
what treaty established the border between New Spain and the United States?
Louisiana Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of the American Revolution
Adams -Onis Treaty
The Adams- Onis Treaty was established in the year...
1763
1800
1803
1819
How did settlers modify their environment? (select all that apply)
Built their own furnishings
Built houses from timber
Farmed cash crops
Learned spanish
