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WorksheetsUnit 7 Mexican Texas
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following was NOT a requirement for colonists entering Texas?
They must become Catholic.
They must have a formal education.
They must become Mexican citizens.
They must live on the land.
How did the settlers in Austin’s colony respond to the Native American attacks?
Asked for help from the U.S.
Formed a militia
They moved further away from Indian territory
They tried to make peace with the Indians by trading with them.
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.
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Dolores Grito
King Ferdinand VII
Augustin de Iturbide
What did de Iturbide do after he and his army defeated the Spanish government?
He gave the Spanish people in America the democracy they wanted
He made his own son the king of Mexico
He declared himself emperor and took control of Mexico
He let the Spanish people choose if they wanted a democracy or a monarchy (king)
What happened to Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla when he was leading the revolution for Mexico's freedom?
He led the army to victory and gained Mexico's independence
He created a successful plan to defeat the Spanish government
He was captured and executed but his death inspired many others to join the fight
All of the above
What is important about the year 1821?
Coronado defeated the Aztecs
Alamo was built
Mexico gained their independence from Spain.
The Federal Constitution of 1824 was adopted
What kept many Mexicans from wanting to move to Texas?
It was too expensive
None of their relatives lived there
They were in danger of being attacked by native tribes in Texas
It was too close to the United States.
