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WorksheetsCBA 2
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
7.1C
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 settle in Texas
Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers
Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
7.2D
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 Native American settlers to Anglo settlers.
7.2D
The 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
7.2D
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
7.2D 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 Lousiana.
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.
7.2D
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
7.2D
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
7.2E
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
7.2E
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.
7.2F
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
7.2F
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.
7.8B 7.21C
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.
7.19B
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to
Anglo empresarios was by —
introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
administering Spanish language tests to settlers
expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
7.1A
Why is Mexican National considered an era in Texas?
It is an organized segment of time in which both geographic causes and historical effects are notable on Texas history.
It is recognized by Mexicans as their only historical era.
It introduces the first contacts between all Mexicans and Texans.
It is the time that we are still living in today.
7.21A
In which region were the most successful land grants in Texas located?
Mountain and Basins
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
7.1A
Which era do the above characteristics describe?
Natural Texas and Its People
Spanish Colonial
Mexican National
Texas Revolution
7.2D
Which statement best completes the diagram?
Mexico gained its independence
U.S. invades Texas
Spain arrests the revolutionary fighters
Mexicans are encouraged to participate in the revolution
7.9A
Settlers in the Austin colony adapted to the climate conditions in Texas by —
planting most of the land with bamboo
working only during the winter months
building homes with a central breezeway
constructing the first public swimming pools
7.2F Which of the following best completes the diagram?
large businesses
invasion by U.S. forces
missions
land grants
7.2E
Which of the following correctly fills in the blank?
Erasmo Seguin
Stephen F. Austin
Martin De Leon
Cabeza De Vaca
7.2D
How did the colonization laws of 1824 and 1825 affect Texas
It led to the empresario system (Stephen F. Austin, Green De Witt)
It led to a decreased interest in Texas
It forced Mexico to go to war with Canada
It allowed for french settlers to come Mexico
7.8A
Why were most of the colonies in the coastal plains?
the land was ideal for building farms because of the abundant water resources
The president wanted to get rid of land so Mexico had to sell it cheap
the land was closest to the United States
Mexico already had settlements elsewhere
7.2E
What was Stephen F. Austin’s impact on Texas
He settled 300 families known as the Old Three Hundred
He was captured as a spy
He founded the town of Victoria
He led a military uprising in Mexico
(a) is a land agent who brings new settlers to an area. 7.22A
7.2E
Why is Moses Austin significant to our study?
He was the first empresario to work with the Mexican government, but died before he could build a colony
He represented the Mexican government in the United States
He settled 1000 settlers in Texas
He attacked Mexico city
7.8B
Why did Stephen Austin choose the coastal plain between the Colorado River and the Brazos River as the site for his colony?
The land in the region was much less expensive than in neighboring areas.
The area already had many thriving settlements.
The United States already owned the region.
The region had rich soil, access to water, and a warm climate
7.2D
Led group of 300 rebels into Texas & captured the town of Nacogdoches declaring TX independent
Sam Houston
Dr. James Long
Stephen F. Austin
Moses Austin
7.2D
I am a filibuster from the US accused of spying. I wrangled and sold mustangs. Who am I?
Jean LaFitte
Marquis de Lafayette
Philip Nolan
Stephen F. Austin
7.2E As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to:
negotiate a treaty with American Indians
continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas
establish a colony near what is present day Gonzales
join with Martin DeLeon doubling the size of his holdings
7.2D What was Mexico's view on Slavery?
Could care less.
They supported filibusters and settlement.
Didn't like it, abolished it, but allowed for slavery in TX.
Fought a war where Northern Mexico prevailed over the south
