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WCJH Mexican National Era

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the significance of 1821?
a)
LaSalle was killed by his own men
b)
Mexico declared independence from Spain
c)
Stephen F. Austin was imprisoned in Mexico
d)
The year of the Fredonian Rebellion 
2.
The first families that settled in SFA's colony was later known as...
a)
Fredonia
b)
Mier Y Teran 
c)
Austin's 1st Colony
d)
The Old Three Hundred
3.
What is the significance of 1821?
a)
LaSalle was killed by his own men
b)
Mexico declared independence from Spain
c)
Stephen F. Austin was imprisoned in Mexico
d)
The year of the Fredonian Rebellion 
4.
The first families that settled in SFA's colony was later known as...
a)
Fredonia
b)
Mier Y Teran 
c)
Austin's 1st Colony
d)
The Old Three Hundred
5.
Who was the 1st Anglo American to get permission to bring settlers to Texas , but he died before he saw his dream come true?
a)
Moses Austin
b)
SFA
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
Martin De Leon
6.
What was so appealing about Texas that made Americans want to move there?
a)
cheap land
b)
wanted to fight in the war
7.
Mexico's independence in 1821 marked the beginning of a period known as the _____ era.
a)
Mexican Imperial
b)
Mexican National
c)
Texas Colonial
d)
Spanish Colonial
8.
Mexican native _____ brought more than 100 families from Mexico to Texas.
a)
Baron de Bastrop
b)
Martin De Leon
c)
Erasmo Seguin
d)
Lorenzo de Zavala
9.
Green dewitt was the 2nd most successful empresario because he brought 
a)
200 anglo settlers 
b)
400 anglo settlers 
c)
600 anglo settlers 
d)
300 anglo settlers 
10.
Mexican National Era ushered in _______________ Colonization 
a)
Anglo 
b)
French 
c)
Dutch 
d)
Chinese 
11.
What was a requirement to settle in Austin's colony based on the Colonization Law of 1825?
a)
Develop friendly relationships
b)
owns slaves
c)
Catholic conversion, moral Character, Become a loyal Mexican citizen
d)
MakeTexas it's own state
12.
SFA became known as the "Father of Texas" because
a)

He discovered TX

b)
He brought the Old 300 and started the 1st colony
c)
He started the first Catholic Church
13.
This is a mission system, what does it represent?
a)
Anglo settlement
b)
Spanish methods of settlement
c)
Spanish style of Architecture
14.
What does this picture represent?
a)
Spanish settlement
b)
French shelters
c)
Anglo settlement
15.
How did most African Americans come to live in the early Texas settlements? 
a)
Southern farmers brought enslaved African Americans into Texas.
b)
Governors in Mexico encouraged African Americans to settle in Texas.
c)
Free African Americans bought most of the available land.
d)
Free African Americans fled to Texas from Mexico.
16.
Who was the only Mexican Empresario in Texas?
a)
Martin de Leon
b)
Erasmo Seguin
c)
Fray Hidalgo
d)
Philip Nolan
17.
What was one of the requirements to be a part of the colony? 
a)
To be Catholic
b)
To be American
c)
To be wealthy
d)
To have a family
18.
What role did the men in the list play in Texas history?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Martin de Leon
a)
Tacos
b)
explorers
c)
empresarios
d)
explorers
19.
Land grant : Moses Austin ::
First Anglo colony : ______
a)
Martin de Leon
b)
Juan Sequin
c)
Burrito Bastrop
d)
Stephen F. Austin
20.
Stephen F. Austin is considered by many people to be the _______ __ _
a)
Father of Tennessee
b)
Father of Tampa Bay
c)
Father of Texas
d)
Father of the year
21.
What is the impact of Mexico gaining independence?
a)
People searched for gold
b)
People had to learn spanish
c)
People rushed from US to Texas for land
d)
Texas was given to Spain
22.
What was SFA's major contribution to Texas?
a)
Leading the fight for independence
b)
Bringing the first Anglo Settlers to Texas
c)
The Texas Ambassador to Mexico
d)
First president of Texas
23.
Who did Anglo settlers bring with them to Texas?
a)
Indentured servants
b)
Slaves
c)
Personal Assistants
d)
Butlers
24.
- Must become Catholic
- Must learn Spanish
- Must become Mexican Citizen
- Be Good, Moral Person
What do these describe?
a)
Requirements to move to Texas
b)
Requirements to move to US
c)
Requirements to move to Florida
25.
Which Empresario helped Moses Austin, was a rep. for Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, and supported TX independence?
a)
Erasmo Seguin
b)
Lorenzo de Zavala
c)
Jose Ruiz
d)
Martin De Leon
26.

The impact (importance) of the Grito de Dolores was that it encouraged ______________.

a)

Mexican independence from Spain

b)

Spanish independence from Mexico

c)

People of Mexico accepted Spanish rule

d)

Native Americans to marry more Spanish people.

27.

. What was the significance of 1821?

a)

San Antonio was founded by the Spanish.

b)

The Texas coastline was mapped by Alonso Álvarez de Pineda.

c)

Francisco Vásquez Coronado discovered Cíbola.

d)

Mexico won its independence from Spain.

28.

· Catholicism was the official religion

· President elected by the states

· Central government was weak

· States had most of the power

The list above describes the ________________________.

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

Mexican Constitution of 1824

c)

Treaty of Cordoba

d)

State Colonization Law of 1825

29.

Mexico wanted to settle land in Texas because they feared they would lose control over the land if they did not establish settlements. This is known as________________.

a)

Anglo Colonization

b)

Mexican Constitution of 1824

c)

State Colonization Law of 1825

d)

Spanish Mission System

30.

A system created by Mexico where land agents (known as empresarios) receive pieces of land from the Mexican government to settle families is called____________.

a)

Empresario System

b)

State Colonization Law of 1825

c)

Mexican Constitution of 1824

d)

Mexican Independence

31.

What was the purpose of the State Colonization Law of 1825?

a)

Mexican independence from Spain

b)

Promote the settlement of Texas

c)

Merge Texas and Coahuila as one state

d)

Convert the Native Americans to Catholicism

32.
First American to receive Spanish land grant in Mexico, later Texas. He died and passed land to his son
a)
Moses Austin
b)
Stephen Austin
c)
Martin De Leon
d)
Green De Witt
33.

· Known as the “Father of Texas”

· Approval by the Mexican Government to settle 300 families

· Brought the “Old Three Hundred” to Texas

· Convinced Mexico to allow slavery in Texas

The items in the box above are characteristics associated with _________.

a)

Moses

Austin

b)

Stephen F.

Austin

c)

Green

De Witt

d)

Martin

De Leon

34.

Settled 400 Anglo American families on the Guadalupe River, adjacent (next to) to Stephen F. Austin's colony

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Martin DeLeon

d)

Green DeWitt

35.

Why did thousands of Anglo American move to Texas in the 1820s?

a)

the promise of self-governance

b)

promise of abundant employment opportunities

c)

promise of cheap land

d)

promise of religious tolerance

36.

Which of the following was a result of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

a)

Texas and Coahuila were united into a Mexican state

b)

Texas became a separate state

c)

Texas was given 12 representative in the state legislature

d)

Texas was divided into 4 territories

37.

What event marked the beginning of the Mexican National era?

a)

Mexico's independence in 1821

b)

the unification of Coahuila and Texas in one state in 1824

c)

the passage of the 1824 colonization law

d)

the founding of San Felipe de Austin in 1824

38.

Creole priest who called for Mexico to become independent of Spain-

a)

Jose Gutierrez de Lara

b)

August Magee

c)

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

d)

Vicente Guerrero

39.

Business man who worked as a land agent to bring settlers to Texas -

a)

Conservative

b)

Empresario

c)

Encomendero

d)

Federalist

40.

First American empresario who successfully brought 300 families to Texas -

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

c)

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

d)

Vicente Guerrero

41.
Under the Mexican Constitution of 1824, what religion was the only recognized religion in the whole country?
a)
Catholic Church
b)
Protestant Church
c)
Baptist Church
d)
Fellowship of San Felipe De Austin 
42.
Who was the first to secure permission from the Spanish government to allow Americans to come into Texas for colonization purposes?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Moses Austin
c)
Green DeWitt
d)
Martin De Leon 
43.
What group increased in Texas due to the Empresarios being able to bring in Americans to Texas for colonization purposes?
a)
Anglos 
b)
Spaniards
c)
Native Americans 
d)
Protestants 
44.
Who was the successful Mexican empresario who settled Mexican families near Victoria? 
a)
Moses Austin
b)
Stephen F. Austin 
c)
Martin DeLeon 
d)
James Long 
45.
What name given to Mexicans who moved to Texas?
a)
Navajos
b)
Comanches 
c)
Tejanos 
d)
Jumanos
46.
In what year was Mexico officially granted independence from Spain and resulted in Texas now being under Mexican rule?
a)
1821
b)
1824
c)
1825
d)
1826
47.
Who was the son of Moses Austin who colonized his father's land grant? He brought in the first settlers called the "Old 300" to San Felipe de Austin on the Brazos River. He did have to renegotiate his contract with the new government of Mexico. His success led to other empresarios coming to Texas.
a)
Moses Austin
b)
Stephen F. Austin 
c)
Green DeWitt
d)
Martin DeLeon 
48.
Which event happened first?
a)
Empresarios were granted contracts
b)
Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Spanish Texas
c)
Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
d)
Mexico gained independence from Spain
49.

What is Miguel Hidalgo known as?

a)

Father of Mexican Independence

b)

Father of Texas

c)

Saint Hidalgo

d)

Father of Spain

50.

Which of the following true about Moses Austin?

a)

He was the first governor of the State of Texas

b)

He was the first anglo to get permission to settle Anglo families in Texas

c)

He was denied the right to bring settlers to Texas

d)

He died a hero's death in the battle of Medina

51.

What is Stephen F. Austin is known as?

a)

An empresario and the father of Texas

b)

A hero in the Mexican American war

c)

An influential catholic priest

d)

A failed representative in the Texas Legislature

52.

Which is true of Martin De Leon?

a)

He established the city of San Antonio

b)

He helped build the town of Victoria and was a cattle rancher

c)

He only allowed anglo settlers in his colony

d)

He slaughted indians in cold blood

53.

____ paved the way for Anglo American colonization of Texas, but passed away before actually bringing settlers.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Moses Austin

c)

Green DeWitt

d)

Antonio Martinez

54.

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 bring 300 Mexican families to Texas

c)

Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

d)

Mexico gained independence from Spain

55.

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

56.

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

57.

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

58.

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 Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.

59.

Where were most successful land grants?

a)

North Central Plains

b)

Mountains and Basins

c)

Great Central Plains

d)

Coastal Plains

60.

Who brought 100 families from Mexico to Texas (and had a really night mustache)?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Martin de Leon

d)

Moses Austin

61.

Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture by requiring settler speak Spanish and be a member of what religion?

a)

Mormon

b)

Pentescostal

c)

Jehovah's Witness

d)

Catholic

62.

What American empresario established a colony near present-day Gonzales?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Green DeWitt

c)

Martin de Leon

d)

Augustus Magee

63.

Who is considered to be the father of the Mexican Revolution and conspired to overthrow the Spanish government?

a)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

b)

Jose Bernardo Gutierrez

c)

Cristóbal Colón

64.

Who did the Colonization Law of 1825 apply to?

a)

Spain and its leaders

b)

Empresarios

c)

Friars

65.

What was Erasmo Seguín's main contribution?

a)

He taught the Native Americans how to speak Spanish

b)

He informed Moses Austin of the approval for his colony

c)

He traveled 1000 miles to meet the president of the US

66.

Spain and Mexico both tried to control American immigrants. What is a DIFFERENCE in the methods of control that Mexico used?

a)

Mexico required the Anglos to give up their U.S. citizenship.

b)

Mexico required the Anglos to give up their slaves.

c)

Mexico asked the Anglos to give up speaking English

67.

What was the DIFFERENCE between the purposes of early Spanish settlers in Texas and the later Anglo settlers?

a)

The Spanish came to make friends, while the Anglos wanted to have some peace and quiet

b)

The Spanish came to spread Catholicism, while Anglos wanted to settle permanently on cheap land.

c)

The Spanish came to profit from farming, while the Anglos came to profit from gold.

68.
Why did many missions fail?
a)
Native Americans attacked them.
b)
The French attacked them.
c)
Many Native Americans died of disease.
d)
The friars abandoned them.
69.

Empresario is a Spanish word for

a)

A person who brought settlers to Texas

b)

Land title

c)

A person who established plantations in Texas

d)

Land grant

70.

Who died before he could start his colony?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Moses Austin

c)

Haden Edwards

d)

Erasmo Seguin

71.

Who was a judge, brought the Old 300 and founded the first Anglo-American settlement in Texas.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Green DeWitt

c)

Haden Edwards

d)

Martin de Leon

72.

Who was the only Mexican empresario to colonize Texas?

a)

Haden Edwards

b)

Erasmo Seguin

c)

Green De Witt

d)

Martin de Leon

73.
New Spain was located in what is now known as ......
a)
Mexico
b)
Spain
c)
America
d)
France
74.

Who was the first person to call for Mexico to revolt against Spanish rule in 1810?

a)

Augustus Magee

b)

Philip Nolan

c)

James Long

d)

Father Hidalgo

75.

A person who starts an unofficial war with another country. These people illegally settled in Texas.

a)

Creole

b)

Anglo

c)

Filibuster

d)

Militia

76.

Which Empresario was a Tejano rancher and helped Stephen F. Austin receive an empresario grant in Texas?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen Austin

c)

Green De Witt

d)

Martin De Leon

e)

Erasmo Seguin

77.

3). 1. Spanish Colonial 2. Natural Texas and its People 3. Mexican National Era 4. Age of Contact


Put the history era in chronological order.

a)

3,1,4,2

b)

2,4,1,3

c)

1,2,3,4

d)

4,3,2,1

78.

4) What eventually happened to Father Hidalgo?

a)

He was imprisoned

b)

becomes President

c)

captured and executed by the Spanish authorities

d)

becomes a judge

79.

14. Mexico passed a law for new settlers, they could not settle close to the U.S. border, couldn't settle along the coast, must be loyal, exempt from taxes for 10 years, they could pay off their land in 6yrs.

a)

Constitution

b)

Colonization Law of 1825

c)

Treaty of Cordova

d)

Self government

80.

Put these eras of Texas history in the correct chronological order

a)

III, I, IV, II

b)

II, IV, I, III

c)

I, II, III, IV

d)

IV, III, II, I

81.

Which political group wanted all government power to be given to one person or a small group of people?

a)

federalists

b)

centralists

c)

editorialists

d)

governmentalists

82.

A person "of Mexican heritage who lives in Texas" is also known as a _____.

a)

Tejano

b)

Mestizo

c)

Anglo

d)

Caboclas

83.

A person that engages in an illegal war in another country is a while a person given a contract to settle land is an .

a)

Emprassario, Filibuster

b)

Filibuster, Emprassario

c)

Conquistador,

American

84.

This Mexican political party wanted the national government to have all of the power.

a)

Centralist

b)

Federalists

c)

Republicans

d)

Democrats

85.
How did most African Americans come to live in the early Texas settlements? 
a)
Southern farmers brought enslaved African Americans into Texas.
b)
Governors in Mexico encouraged African Americans to settle in Texas.
c)
Free African Americans bought most of the available land.
d)
Free African Americans fled to Texas from Mexico.
86.

· Catholicism was the official religion

· President elected by the states

· Central government was weak

· States had most of the power

The list above describes the ________________________.

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

Mexican Constitution of 1824

c)

Treaty of Cordoba

d)

State Colonization Law of 1825

87.

an adventurer who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country

a)

Filibuster

b)

Tejano

c)

Anglo

d)

Empresario

88.

Who was Jose Gutierrez de Lara?

a)

He was a filibuster who started the Mexican Republican Army of the North

b)

He gave the "Grito de Dolores" which started the Mexican War of Independence

c)

He was the leader of Mexico after Independence

d)

He was a filibuster that claimed Texas was independent from Spanish Mexico

89.

What was a filibuster?

a)

The leader of the revolt during the Mexican War of Independence

b)

An American who earned land grants to bring settlers to Texas

c)

A Spanish soldier who fought during the Mexican War of Independence

d)

A foreigner who participated in rebellious activity in Texas during the Mexican War of Independence

90.

The Mexican National Era is characterized by

a)

Mexico gaining its independence from Spain and empresarios bringing settlers to Texas

b)

Spain establishing missions in Texas to protect its claim against other European powers

c)

Texas becoming its own state and fighting for its independence from Spain

d)

Spanish missionaries moving to Texas to convert the Native Indians to Catholicism

91.
A Federalists believed that power should be shared in the National & State government.
a)
True
b)
False
92.
A Centralist believed that the governments power should be with the National Government.
a)
True
b)
False
93.
Which of the following was NOT a requirement to settle in Texas after the Colonization Laws of 1825?
a)
Had to be Catholic
b)
Had to become a Mexican citizen
c)
Had to obey Mexican Laws
d)
Had to serve in the Mexican Army
94.

What kind of government did Mexico establish based on the Constitution of 1824?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Federal Republic

c)

Monarchy

d)

Direct Democracy

95.

How did MEXICO colonize Texas (Coahuila y Tejas)?

a)

Pay settlers to relocate from Holland

b)

Invited United States politicians to move to Mexico

c)

Built Missions

d)

Offer massive land grants to Empresarios who brought settlers to Mexico

96.

What was the name of Stephen F. Austin's Colony?

a)

San Felipe de Austin

b)

El Paso

c)

Gonzales

d)

Houston

97.

How did Anglo Americans settle land in Tejas?

a)

Built Missions to convert Natives

b)

Established the Colonization law of 1825

c)

Offered Land grants to Empresarios

d)

Obtained cheap land from Empresarios, escaped debt, and wanted better opportunities

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