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WorksheetsStudies Weekly - Week 14 - Stephen F. Austin
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Look at the chart. Use it to answer the question. Which idea belongs in the empty box?
pirate attacks along the Texas coast
Mexicans did not want to live in Texas
the death of Moses Austin
The United States is fighting England in the War of 1812
The reader can conclude that the Meusebach- Comanche Treaty
is unique because it was made by private citizen and not the government
caused German colonists to fear the Comanche
was a waste of time on the part of John Meusebach
started a war with Germany
The Mexican War of Independence
lasted for only 6 months
caused the Spanish to attack Texas settlers
took the life of Stephen F. Austin
is celebrated on September 16th
What is the likely reason that Stephen F. Austin decided not to allow "criminals and lazy people" in his colony?
The Spanish government asked him to keep them out
He knew that they would weaken the young colony
They did not have enough money to buy Austin's land
They did not know how to farm and raise livestock
What information does this map provide to the reader?
the location of several important cities in Texas
the cardinal and intermediate directions
the approximate location of San Felipe
all of the above
A person who entered Spanish territory, but fought against the Spanish rule was a _____________________.
Big meanie
filibuster
crop duster
empresario
A person who travels to discover new things is an __________.
expedition
lost
explorer
immigrant
An area of land given to individuals by the government is known as a __________________________.
land grant
land loan
does not happen
none of the above
The way of life of a group of people is know as ______________.
dictator
culture
empresario
agriculture
The man knows as the Father of Texas and began colonizing Texas with the Old 300 is ________________.
Christopher Columbus
Father Manuel Hidalgo
Cabeza de Vaca
Stephen F. Austin
The priest that wrote the Grito de Delores, and it led to the Mexican Revolution was ______________________.
Father Manuel Hidalgo
Santa Anna
Stephen F. Austin
Francisco Coronado
The land chosen for Austin's colony was between the ___________ and ____________ rivers.
Sabine and Neches
Colorado and Rio Grande
Rio Grande and Brazos
Colorado and Brazos
The man who carried out his father's dream of starting a colony in Texas was ____________________.
Father Manuel Hidalgo
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Santa Anna
What were some reasons NOT to go to Texas? Check all that apply
You might get kidnapped by the Indians
You might never see your family again
You might not have the things you need
None of the above
Some reasons to go to Texas are: Check all that apply
Cheap land
For the adventure
For a better life
None of the above
