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Quiz Mexican National Era 5

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following are ways that some Tejanos have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to American culture EXCEPT—

a)

Some cook the foods of their heritage as well as enjoy American hot dogs at ball games.

b)

Some infuse the English language with words and phrases of their culture.

c)

All have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle.

d)

Some celebrate holidays from Mexico as well as American holidays

2.

On September 16, 1810 ____ issued a call for freedom from Spain.

a)

Bernardo Gutierreza

b)

Augustus Magee

c)

Father Hidalgo

d)

Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon

3.

____ paved the way for Anglo American colonization of Texas, but passed away before actually bringing settlers.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Moses Austin

c)

Green DeWitt

d)

Antonio Martinez

4.

One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —

a)

the introduction of cattle ranching

b)

the establishment of Anglo settlements

c)

the fighting of the American Revolution

d)

the conversion of American Indian tribes

5.

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —

a)

Austin was established as the capital of Texas

b)

Moses Austin received permission to bring 300 Mexican families to Texas

c)

Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

d)

Mexico gained independence from Spain

6.

While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to —

a)

own private property

b)

start small businesses

c)

freely practice any religion

d)

settle north of the Rio Grande River

7.

As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —

a)

negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes

b)

establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales

c)

continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas

d)

join with Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings

8.

During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —

a)

victory for the Republican Army

b)

rrests of many revolutionary fighters

c)

calls for the filibusters to invade Texas

d)

defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition

9.

How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?

a)

Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios.

b)

Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.

c)

Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico.

d)

Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States

10.

Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?

a)

He established a mission at Galveston Bay.

b)

He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.

c)

He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

d)

He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.

11.

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —

a)

convince the United States to support Mexico

b)

continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo

c)

suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas

d)

defend settlers from attacks from American Indians

12.

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

a)

He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States

b)

He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana

c)

He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from northern Texas prairies

d)

He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast.

13.

Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?

a)

Peter Bean

b)

James Long

c)

William Magee

d)

Philip Nolan

14.

Why were most Texas land grants located close to the United States in east and central Texas?

a)

Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France

b)

American Indian tribes had weren’t as dangerous in this area

c)

It was easier to survive in this area than in other parts of the state.

d)

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

15.

Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820’s?

a)

To gain religious freedom

b)

To build missions and forts

c)

To search for cities of gold

d)

To find cheap farmland

16.

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?

a)

It continued the empresario system in Texas.

b)

It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.

c)

It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools

d)

It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.

17.

he Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in —

a)

an end to immigration to the region

b)

political tensions that divided the region

c)

the spread of slavery further into Mexico

d)

increased conflicts with American Indian tribes

18.

As a result of the efforts of empresarios, how did the population of Texas change?

a)

Indentured servants from Europe moved to Texas

b)

Enslaved African Americans were brought to Texas.

c)

Mexican settlers outnumbered Anglo settlers in Texas

d)

Migrants from Europe populated Texas in large numbers.