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WorksheetsQuiz Mexican National Era 5
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
All of the following are ways that some Tejanos have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to American culture EXCEPT—
Some cook the foods of their heritage as well as enjoy American hot dogs at ball games.
Some infuse the English language with words and phrases of their culture.
All have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle.
Some celebrate holidays from Mexico as well as American holidays
On September 16, 1810 ____ issued a call for freedom from Spain.
Bernardo Gutierreza
Augustus Magee
Father Hidalgo
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
____ paved the way for Anglo American colonization of Texas, but passed away before actually bringing settlers.
Stephen F. Austin
Moses Austin
Green DeWitt
Antonio Martinez
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
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
Austin was established as the capital of Texas
Moses Austin received permission to bring 300 Mexican families to Texas
Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers
Mexico gained independence from Spain
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
During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —
victory for the Republican Army
rrests of many revolutionary fighters
calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition
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 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.
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
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.
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
Why were most Texas land grants located close to the United States in east and central Texas?
Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France
American Indian tribes had weren’t as dangerous in this area
It was easier to survive in this area than in other parts of the state.
Mexican officials hoped they could populate this area with people from the United States who would convert to Mexican citizens and help them claim their territory
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
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.
he 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
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.
