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Studies Weekly - Week 14 - Stephen F. Austin

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Look at the chart. Use it to answer the question. Which idea belongs in the empty box?

a)

pirate attacks along the Texas coast

b)

Mexicans did not want to live in Texas

c)

the death of Moses Austin

d)

The United States is fighting England in the War of 1812

2.

The reader can conclude that the Meusebach- Comanche Treaty

a)

is unique because it was made by private citizen and not the government

b)

caused German colonists to fear the Comanche

c)

was a waste of time on the part of John Meusebach

d)

started a war with Germany

3.

The Mexican War of Independence

a)

lasted for only 6 months

b)

caused the Spanish to attack Texas settlers

c)

took the life of Stephen F. Austin

d)

is celebrated on September 16th

4.

What is the likely reason that Stephen F. Austin decided not to allow "criminals and lazy people" in his colony?

a)

The Spanish government asked him to keep them out

b)

He knew that they would weaken the young colony

c)

They did not have enough money to buy Austin's land

d)

They did not know how to farm and raise livestock

5.

What information does this map provide to the reader?

a)

the location of several important cities in Texas

b)

the cardinal and intermediate directions

c)

the approximate location of San Felipe

d)

all of the above

6.

A person who entered Spanish territory, but fought against the Spanish rule was a _____________________.

a)

Big meanie

b)

filibuster

c)

crop duster

d)

empresario

7.

A person who travels to discover new things is an __________.

a)

expedition

b)

lost

c)

explorer

d)

immigrant

8.

An area of land given to individuals by the government is known as a __________________________.

a)

land grant

b)

land loan

c)

does not happen

d)

none of the above

9.

The way of life of a group of people is know as ______________.

a)

dictator

b)

culture

c)

empresario

d)

agriculture

10.

The man knows as the Father of Texas and began colonizing Texas with the Old 300 is ________________.

a)

Christopher Columbus

b)

Father Manuel Hidalgo

c)

Cabeza de Vaca

d)

Stephen F. Austin

11.

The priest that wrote the Grito de Delores, and it led to the Mexican Revolution was ______________________.

a)

Father Manuel Hidalgo

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Francisco Coronado

12.

The land chosen for Austin's colony was between the ___________ and ____________ rivers.

a)

Sabine and Neches

b)

Colorado and Rio Grande

c)

Rio Grande and Brazos

d)

Colorado and Brazos

13.

The man who carried out his father's dream of starting a colony in Texas was ____________________.

a)

Father Manuel Hidalgo

b)

Moses Austin

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Santa Anna

14.

What were some reasons NOT to go to Texas? Check all that apply

a)

You might get kidnapped by the Indians

b)

You might never see your family again

c)

You might not have the things you need

d)

None of the above

15.

Some reasons to go to Texas are: Check all that apply

a)

Cheap land

b)

For the adventure

c)

For a better life

d)

None of the above