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Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
This man was the first filibuster and was known as a Mustang Trader. On his 4th trip to sell Mustangs to the Spanish Army, who were already suspicious of him, he was detained as a spy for the Americans and was shot while trying to escape.
James Long
Phillip Nolan
Jean Lafitte
Augustus Magee
She is commonly known as the "Mother of Texas" due to her being a part of the original 300 colonists in Austin's colony.
Jane Long
Martha Stewart
Sarah Long
Jenni from the block
A person of spanish descent who lives in Texas
Sicario
Vaquero
Tejano
Empresario
What Treaty established a line between U.S and New Spain after the Louisiana Purchase to settle land disputes between the two countries. Texas is traded to Spain for Florida.
Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty
Adam-Onis Treaty
US- Spanish Treaty
Paris Accord
He started the city of Nacogdoches after returning to East Texas after he was told to move to San Antonio due to the Rubi Report.
Cesar Chavez
Antonio Gil Ybarbo
Jason Garrett
Bruce Wayne
A priest in Mexico who cried out for the rights of the lower classes and is remembered for his "Grito of Dolores."
Massanet
Father Tyme
Fray Marcos
Father Hidalgo
The day the country of Mexico celebrates as their Independence Day.
September 16th
November 17th
In the Classes of people in New Spain these were in the highest class because they were born in Spain.
Criolles
Mestizos
Tejano's
Peninsulares
Someone who has been given permission from the Spanish/Mexican government to settle the land. A land Agent.
Colonists
Settler
Viceroy
Empresario
In Stephen F. Austin's original colony settler paid how much per acre?
1.25 dollars
12.5 cents
.50 cents
.15 cents
Which of the following was not a requirement by Spain/Mexico to receive property in Texas from an Empresario?
Skilled Farmer
Convert to Catholicism
Have a strong moral character
Become a Mexican/Spanish citizen
Which of the following would not be a quality or skill that Stephen F. Austin was looking for in his original colonies?
Mill Worker
Skilled Craftsman
Skilled Farmer
Hunter
The settlers were Mexican Families in his Empresario Colony in Texas.
Green Dewitt
Stephen Austin
Martin Deleon
Columbus
A pirate or filibuster from Louisiana who lived and "worked" on the coast of Galveston. He was once pardoned by the US for his help in a war.
Jean Lafitte
Henry Perry
Jack Sparrow
Phillip Nolan
The majority of Mexicans today are called this due to the fact they are a combination of Spanish and Native Americans.
Vaquero
Mestizo
tejano
sicario
The Spanish Empire ended in 1821 when Mexico is granted its Independence. Which of the following is not a legacy mentioned in class as left over from the Spanish Empire in the New World?
Spanish Coins
Ranching Methods
Spanish Language
Catholic Church
The name given to the Mexican state during the 1800's that we now occupy.
San Antonio
San Felipe de Austin
La Bahai
Coahuila y Texas
The first group of Anglo Settlers to come to Texas were called this by Historians.
First 300
Old 300
The OG's
First 200
A group of citizens who act as a military force
Militia
Army
Gang
Soliders
The friend who helped Moses Austin convince the Governor of Spain to start Anglo colonies in Texas.
Jane Long
Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte
Baron de Bastrop
This filibuster ended with the Battle of Medina, which is the bloodiest battle ever on Texas soil. The Republic Army of the North is the name given to their Army.
Guiterrez-Magee
James Long
Phillip Nolan
Jean Lafitte
What does GTT mean when put it on an abandoned door in America in the 1800's.
Going to Tijuana
Gone to Texas
Gone to Temple
Got two tacos
The capital City of Stephen F. Austin's colony was San Felipe de Austin.
True
False
James Long survived the filibuster era.
True
False
A filibuster wanted Texas to be independent or wanted Texas to join the USA or was just looking to get wealthy.
True
False
Stephen F. Austin did not want frontiersman, gamblers, or idle people in his new colony.
True
False
A benefit of using an Empresario when settling Texas is they usually knew Spanish and negotiated your contract with the Spanish/Mexican Government.
True
False
A Vaquero is a man of Spanish descent who is considered a leader in New Spain.
True
False
Stephen F. Austin's colony was located on the Rio Grande River.
True
False
One of the reasons that Anglo's were going to Texas was due to the fact that the USA was having an economic depression that is referred to as the Panic of 1819.
True
False
