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WorksheetsTX History Second Nine Week's Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 33mins
The impact (importance) of the Grito de Dolores by Father Hidalgo was that it encouraged ______________.
Mexican independence from Spain
Spanish independence from Mexico
People of Mexico accepted Spanish rule
Native Americans to marry more Spanish people.
A system created by Mexico where land agents (known as empresarios) receive pieces of land from the Mexican government to settle families is called____________.
Empresario System
State Colonization Law of 1825
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Mexican Independence
· 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 _________.
Moses
Austin
Stephen F.
Austin
Green
De Witt
Martin
De Leon
What was the purpose of the State Colonization Law of 1825?
Mexican independence from Spain
Promote the settlement of Texas
Merge Texas and Coahuila as one state
Convert the Native Americans to Catholicism
· 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 ________________________.
U.S. Constitution
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Treaty of Cordoba
State Colonization Law of 1825
All of the following are ways that some Tejanos have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to American culture EXCEPT—
Some cook the foods of their heritage as well as enjoy American hot dogs at ball games.
Some infuse the English language with words and phrases of their culture.
All have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle.
Some celebrate holidays from Mexico as well as American holidays
One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —
the introduction of cattle ranching
the establishment of Anglo settlements
the fighting of the American Revolution
the conversion of American Indian tribes
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.
Why were most Texas land grants located close to the United States in east and central Texas?
Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France
American Indian tribes had weren’t as dangerous in this area
It was easier to survive in this area than in other parts of the state.
Mexican officials hoped they could populate this area with people from the United States who would convert to Mexican citizens and help them claim their territory
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
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
he 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
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.
Because Texas had a small population, what state was it combined with?
Chihuahua
Tampico
Oaxaca
Coahuila
How did the Texas economy improve after Mexican Independence?
Anglo's began farming, ranching, and trading.
Spaniards started moving to Texas.
Wealthy Americans started buying large amounts of land.
Why would Mexicans have a negative opinion on slavery?
They were all enslaved by Spain.
They fought against the Spanish social class system.
Their religious beliefs forbade it.
During the time between the Louisiana Purchase and the Adams-Onis Treaty, Americans tried to take Texas from Spain. What were these people called?
Empresarios
Alcaldes
Filibusters
Why were Texans concerned with Texas and Coahuila being combined?
Texas would have to work harder in the governing of the state.
Texas wouldn't have enough representation in the state government.
Coahuila wouldn't be able to support Texas.
Why would Americans leave the US for Texas?
to escape the oppressive government
to speak Spanish
to escape debt
to gain greater freedoms
Why was Martin De Leon important?
He was the first to bring Americans to Texas.
He was the first to get an empresario contract for TX.
He was the first to start cattle ranching traditions in TX
He was the first to settle the town of Gonzales.
What event caused S.F.A to support the idea of revolution?
Mier Y Teran Report
His arrest in Mexico city
The Law of April 6, 1830
All of the above
What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?
To get reinforcements/help
To announce their victory
To inform americans of their plans
To announce his surrender
What was the overall message at the battle of Gonzales?
They were not trying to send a message
We know we are wrong, here is your cannon
They were daring them to fight "Come and Take it"
All of the above
When Texans drafted their constitution which document did they look at for inspiration?
United States Declaration of Independence
Mexico's Declaration of Independence
France's Declaration of Independence
Spain's Declaration of Independence
He was now ready to go to war, and unite against Santa Anna.
