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Test Review Tx History

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

James Long

b)

Phillip Nolan

c)

Jean Lafitte

d)

Augustus Magee

2.

She is commonly known as the "Mother of Texas" due to her being a part of the original 300 colonists in Austin's colony.

a)

Jane Long

b)

Martha Stewart

c)

Sarah Long

d)

Jenni from the block

3.

A person of spanish descent who lives in Texas

a)

Sicario

b)

Vaquero

c)

Tejano

d)

Empresario

4.

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.

a)

Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty

b)

Adam-Onis Treaty

c)

US- Spanish Treaty

d)

Paris Accord

5.

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.

a)

Cesar Chavez

b)

Antonio Gil Ybarbo

c)

Jason Garrett

d)

Bruce Wayne

6.

A priest in Mexico who cried out for the rights of the lower classes and is remembered for his "Grito of Dolores."

a)

Massanet

b)

Father Tyme

c)

Fray Marcos

d)

Father Hidalgo

7.

The day the country of Mexico celebrates as their Independence Day.

a)

September 16th

b)

November 17th

8.

In the Classes of people in New Spain these were in the highest class because they were born in Spain.

a)

Criolles

b)

Mestizos

c)

Tejano's

d)

Peninsulares

9.

Someone who has been given permission from the Spanish/Mexican government to settle the land. A land Agent.

a)

Colonists

b)

Settler

c)

Viceroy

d)

Empresario

10.

In Stephen F. Austin's original colony settler paid how much per acre?

a)

1.25 dollars

b)

12.5 cents

c)

.50 cents

d)

.15 cents

11.

Which of the following was not a requirement by Spain/Mexico to receive property in Texas from an Empresario?

a)

Skilled Farmer

b)

Convert to Catholicism

c)

Have a strong moral character

d)

Become a Mexican/Spanish citizen

12.

Which of the following would not be a quality or skill that Stephen F. Austin was looking for in his original colonies?

a)

Mill Worker

b)

Skilled Craftsman

c)

Skilled Farmer

d)

Hunter

13.

The settlers were Mexican Families in his Empresario Colony in Texas.

a)

Green Dewitt

b)

Stephen Austin

c)

Martin Deleon

d)

Columbus

14.

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.

a)

Jean Lafitte

b)

Henry Perry

c)

Jack Sparrow

d)

Phillip Nolan

15.

The majority of Mexicans today are called this due to the fact they are a combination of Spanish and Native Americans.

a)

Vaquero

b)

Mestizo

c)

tejano

d)

sicario

16.

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?

a)

Spanish Coins

b)

Ranching Methods

c)

Spanish Language

d)

Catholic Church

17.

The name given to the Mexican state during the 1800's that we now occupy.

a)

San Antonio

b)

San Felipe de Austin

c)

La Bahai

d)

Coahuila y Texas

18.

The first group of Anglo Settlers to come to Texas were called this by Historians.

a)

First 300

b)

Old 300

c)

The OG's

d)

First 200

19.

A group of citizens who act as a military force

a)

Militia

b)

Army

c)

Gang

d)

Soliders

20.

The friend who helped Moses Austin convince the Governor of Spain to start Anglo colonies in Texas.

a)

Jane Long

b)

Jean Lafitte

c)

Jean Lafitte

d)

Baron de Bastrop

21.

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.

a)

Guiterrez-Magee

b)

James Long

c)

Phillip Nolan

d)

Jean Lafitte

22.

What does GTT mean when put it on an abandoned door in America in the 1800's.

a)

Going to Tijuana

b)

Gone to Texas

c)

Gone to Temple

d)

Got two tacos

23.

The capital City of Stephen F. Austin's colony was San Felipe de Austin.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

James Long survived the filibuster era.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

A filibuster wanted Texas to be independent or wanted Texas to join the USA or was just looking to get wealthy.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Stephen F. Austin did not want frontiersman, gamblers, or idle people in his new colony.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

A benefit of using an Empresario when settling Texas is they usually knew Spanish and negotiated your contract with the Spanish/Mexican Government.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

A Vaquero is a man of Spanish descent who is considered a leader in New Spain.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Stephen F. Austin's colony was located on the Rio Grande River.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

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.

a)

True

b)

False