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CBA 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

7.1C

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 settle in Texas

c)

Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

d)

Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

2.

7.2D

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 Native American settlers to Anglo settlers.

3.

7.2D

The 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

4.

7.2D

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

5.

7.2D 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 Lousiana.

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.

6.

7.2D

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

7.

7.2D

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

8.

7.2E

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

9.

7.2E

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.

10.

7.2F

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

11.

7.2F

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.

12.

7.8B 7.21C

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.

13.

7.19B

One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to

Anglo empresarios was by —

a)

introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers

b)

requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion

c)

administering Spanish language tests to settlers

d)

expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing

14.

7.1A

Why is Mexican National considered an era in Texas?

a)

It is an organized segment of time in which both geographic causes and historical effects are notable on Texas history.

b)

It is recognized by Mexicans as their only historical era.

c)

It introduces the first contacts between all Mexicans and Texans.

d)

It is the time that we are still living in today.

15.

7.21A

In which region were the most successful land grants in Texas located?

a)

Mountain and Basins

b)

Great Plains

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

North Central Plains

16.

7.1A

Which era do the above characteristics describe?

a)

Natural Texas and Its People

b)

Spanish Colonial

c)

Mexican National

d)

Texas Revolution

17.

7.2D

Which statement best completes the diagram?

a)

Mexico gained its independence

b)

U.S. invades Texas

c)

Spain arrests the revolutionary fighters

d)

Mexicans are encouraged to participate in the revolution

18.

7.9A

Settlers in the Austin colony adapted to the climate conditions in Texas by —

a)

planting most of the land with bamboo

b)

working only during the winter months

c)

building homes with a central breezeway

d)

constructing the first public swimming pools

19.

7.2F Which of the following best completes the diagram?

a)

large businesses

b)

invasion by U.S. forces

c)

missions

d)

land grants

20.

7.2E

Which of the following correctly fills in the blank?

a)

Erasmo Seguin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Martin De Leon

d)

Cabeza De Vaca

21.

7.2D

How did the colonization laws of 1824 and 1825 affect Texas

a)

It led to the empresario system (Stephen F. Austin, Green De Witt)

b)

It led to a decreased interest in Texas

c)

It forced Mexico to go to war with Canada

d)

It allowed for french settlers to come Mexico

22.

7.8A

Why were most of the colonies in the coastal plains?

a)

the land was ideal for building farms because of the abundant water resources

b)

The president wanted to get rid of land so Mexico had to sell it cheap

c)

the land was closest to the United States

d)

Mexico already had settlements elsewhere

23.

7.2E

What was Stephen F. Austin’s impact on Texas

a)

He settled 300 families known as the Old Three Hundred

b)

He was captured as a spy

c)

He founded the town of Victoria

d)

He led a military uprising in Mexico

24.

(a)   is a land agent who brings new settlers to an area. 7.22A

25.

7.2E

Why is Moses Austin significant to our study?

a)

He was the first empresario to work with the Mexican government, but died before he could build a colony

b)

He represented the Mexican government in the United States

c)

He settled 1000 settlers in Texas

d)

He attacked Mexico city

26.

7.8B

Why did Stephen Austin choose the coastal plain between the Colorado River and the Brazos River as the site for his colony?

a)

The land in the region was much less expensive than in neighboring areas.

b)

The area already had many thriving settlements.

c)

The United States already owned the region.

d)

The region had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate

27.

7.2D

Led group of 300 rebels into Texas & captured the town of Nacogdoches declaring TX independent

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Dr. James Long

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Moses Austin

28.

7.2D

I am a filibuster from the US accused of spying. I wrangled and sold mustangs. Who am I?

a)

Jean LaFitte

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Philip Nolan

d)

Stephen F. Austin

29.

7.2E As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to:

a)

negotiate a treaty with American Indians

b)

continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas

c)

establish a colony near what is present day Gonzales

d)

join with Martin DeLeon doubling the size of his holdings

30.

7.2D What was Mexico's view on Slavery?

a)

Could care less.

b)

They supported filibusters and settlement.

c)

Didn't like it, abolished it, but allowed for slavery in TX.

d)

Fought a war where Northern Mexico prevailed over the south