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Unit 7 Mexican Texas

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The empresario who first had the idea to colonize Texas was
a)
Haden Edwards
b)
Moses Austin
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Baron de Bastrop
2.
Stephen F. Austin’s original colonists were called ____.
a)
The Old 300
b)
The Old 400
c)
Austin's Assembly
d)
The Colt 45's
3.

Which of the following was NOT a requirement for colonists entering Texas?

a)

They must become Catholic.

b)

They must have a formal education.

c)

They must become Mexican citizens.

d)

They must live on the land.

4.
Which Native American tribe caused the most trouble for Austin’s Colony?
a)
Apache
b)
Jumano
c)
Caddo
d)
Karankawa
5.
In addition to Native American attacks, what was the most serious problem facing Austin’s colonists?
a)
drought
b)
lack of money
c)
Isolation
d)
lack of wild game for hunting
6.

How did the settlers in Austin’s colony respond to the Native American attacks?

a)

Asked for help from the U.S.

b)

Formed a militia

c)

They moved further away from Indian territory

d)

They tried to make peace with the Indians by trading with them.

7.

This man was a key figure in beginning the revolution - he gave a famous speech called "El Grito del Dolores" to encourage people to fight for freedom.

a)

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

b)

Dolores Grito

c)

King Ferdinand VII

d)

Augustin de Iturbide

8.

What did de Iturbide do after he and his army defeated the Spanish government?

a)

He gave the Spanish people in America the democracy they wanted

b)

He made his own son the king of Mexico

c)

He declared himself emperor and took control of Mexico

d)

He let the Spanish people choose if they wanted a democracy or a monarchy (king)

9.

What happened to Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla when he was leading the revolution for Mexico's freedom?

a)

He led the army to victory and gained Mexico's independence

b)

He created a successful plan to defeat the Spanish government

c)

He was captured and executed but his death inspired many others to join the fight

d)

All of the above

10.
What's the definition of empresario?
a)
A group of citizens acting as a military force
b)
Land agent whose job it was to bring new settlers to an area
c)
A white person living in the U.S. & who isn't Hispanic
d)
government in which people elect representatives
11.
Why did New Spain rebel against Spain?
a)
New Spain wanted to control Spain
b)
New Spain didn't want to pay taxes for Spain's wars in Europe
c)
New Spain wanted to join the US.
d)
It seemed like a good idea
12.

What is important about the year 1821?

a)

Coronado defeated the Aztecs

b)

Alamo was built

c)

Mexico gained their independence from Spain.

d)

The Federal Constitution of 1824 was adopted

13.
Texas settlers liked the new Mexican Constitution because
a)
It was similar to the British Constitution they were used to
b)
It was similar to the US Constitution
c)
It gave new settlers the freedom of religion similar to US
d)
They didn't like it
14.
The person MOST responsible for the settlement of Texas with Americans is
a)
Viceroy Martinez
b)
Moses Austin
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Baron de Bastrop
15.
What was the area where the boundary of Mexico and the US could not agree where each country began, so they left that area neutral area not claimed by any one country?
a)
Us Territory
b)
Mexican Space Savers
c)
Neutral Ground Agreement
d)
Louisiana Purchase
16.
What treaty gave the United States control of Florida and agreed to the Sabine River as the border of Mexican Texas?
a)
Mexico United-States Treaty
b)
Adams-Onis Treaty
c)
Louisiana Treaty
d)
Neutral Treaty
17.

What kept many Mexicans from wanting to move to Texas?

a)

It was too expensive

b)

None of their relatives lived there

c)

They were in danger of being attacked by native tribes in Texas

d)

It was too close to the United States.