WorksheetsLaw of 1825 Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 39mins
Read the excerpts from the Law of 1825 then explain what each article expected of US citizens moving to Texas. Article II: Government officials will do nothing to block settlers from making a living. Settlers must promise to obey the state’s laws.
Obey the laws
Block settlers
Make a living
None of the above
What did Article VII of the Law of 1825 expect of US citizens moving to Texas?
To settle within 60 miles of the United States
To settle within 30 miles of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico
To avoid settling within 60 miles of the United States
To avoid settling within 30 miles of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico
Read the excerpts from the Law of 1825 then explain what each article expected of US citizens moving to Texas. What was the land entitlement for unmarried settlers compared to married settlers?
Unmarried settlers received the same amount of land as married settlers.
Unmarried settlers received one-fourth the land of married settlers.
Unmarried settlers received double the land of married settlers.
Unmarried settlers received no land.
What were the different social classes?
Nobility, Clergy, and Peasants
Upper, Middle, and Lower class
Bourgeoisie, Proletariat, and Aristocracy
Rulers, Warriors, and Merchants
What was the purpose of the Colonization Law of 1823?
To encourage more Mexicans to move to Texas
To restrict foreign colonization in Texas
To establish a federal system in Texas
To promote economic growth in Mexico
What were empresarios?
Individuals granted contracts to colonize Texas
Mexican government officials
Native American tribes in Texas
Spanish land agents
Who played a significant role in the founding of Texas and is known as the founder of the American lead industry?
Moses Austin
Erasmo Seguin
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Which empresario was appointed by Governor Antonio Martínez to inform Moses Austin of colony approval in 1821?
Moses Austin
Erasmo Seguin
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
How did Mexican officials try to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios?
By introducing Spanish foods to new settlers
By requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
By making settlers take Spanish language tests
By expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
Which battle resulted in the defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition during the Mexican war of independence?
(a)
What was different about Anglo colonization of Texas from the Spanish colonization?
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 US
Why is Stephen F. Austin called the "Father 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 in east and central Texas?
Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France.
American Indian tribes had been pushed out of these areas.
It was a prime location for establishing plantations and ranches.
Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the US.
In which region were the most successful land grants in Texas located?
(a)
What was one major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era?
the introduction of cattle ranching
the establishment of Anglo settlements
the fighting of the American Revolution
the conversion of American Indian tribes
What year did Spain grant independence to the colony of Mexico?
(a)
The Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 specifically restricted the people's freedom of____?
assembly
Press
Religion
Speech
What event continued the rebellion after the Cry of Dolores?
Battle of Medina
Gutierrez-Magee Expedition
Austin bringing 300 Anglo Families
the Long Expedition
Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820s?
to gain religious freedom
to build mission and forts
to search for cities of gold
to find cheap farmland
Why were Spanish leaders in Mexico concerned with Philip Nolan?
They suspected him of plotting to claim land in Texas for the US.
They knew he was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana.
They thought Nolan was helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast.
As a result of the efforst of empresarios, how did the population of Texas change during the Mexican National Era?
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.
1. Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas.
2. ________in 1821.
3. Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted.
4. Empresarios were granted contracts.
The Battle of Medina
Gutierrez-Magee Expedition
The Cry of Dolores
Mexico gained independence from Spain
What Mexican state was Texas merged with in the Constitution of 1824?
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Tamaulipas
What religion were settlers in Mexico required to be?
Christianity
Buddhism
Jewish
Catholicism
Who was the first person to call for Mexico to revolt against Spanish rule in 1810?
Augustus Magee
Philip Nolan
James Long
Father Hidalgo
A person who starts an unofficial war with another country. These people illegally settled in Texas.
Creole
Anglo
Filibuster
Militia
Mostly white settlers from the U.S. were called
creole
anglo
filibuster
militia
A person who sold land in Texas on behalf of the Mexican government
empresario
filibuster
creole
alcalde
What attracted settlers to Texas in the 1820's?
The government of Mexico.
Cheap land that was good for farming.
Large towns that already existed.
The opportunity to make peace with Native Americans.
Who was the first person to get permission from the Spanish government to bring Anglo families from the U.S. into Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Green Dewitt
Martin DeLeon
Moses Austin
Who was the first person to bring Americans to Texas in the 1820's? He is known as the "Father of Texas"
Green DeWitt
Martin DeLeon
Stephen F. Austin
Moses Austin
Which of the following was NOT a requirement to live in Mexican Texas?
Settlers had to be Catholic
People were required to pay more taxes
Settlers had to become Mexican citizens
Settlers had to be good, hard working people
When Stephen F. Austin chose land for his first colony, he chose the land between which two rivers?
Colorado and San Antonio
Brazos and Guadalupe
Rio Grande and Nueces
Brazos and Colorado
What is the name of the era that is defined by Mexico getting its independence from Spain, setting up its own governments, and allowing Anglo colonists to settle in Texas?
Spanish National Era
Mexican National Era
Empersario National Era
Texaco National Era
Which Empresario was a Tejano rancher and helped Stephen F. Austin receive an empresario grant in Texas?
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green De Witt
Martin De Leon
Erasmo Seguin
Trajo a los 'Old 300' a Texas
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Green deWitt
Erasmo Seguin
What were empresarios?
Individuals granted contracts to colonize Texas
Mexican government officials
Native American tribes in Texas
Spanish land agents
What did Texas have to do in order to become their own state in Mexico?
Increase the size of their population
Pay Mexico $1,000,000
Convert all the Native Americans to Christianity
Declare their independence from Mexico
Why did the state of Coahuila y Tejas pass a colonization law?
To increase their state's population
To lose representatives in the State Legislature
To earn the respect of France and the United States
To convert the Native Americans to Christianity
Who was invited to immigrate, or move, to Texas? (more than 1 right answer)
Mexicans
Americans
French
Germans
What is an Anglo?
An American who moved to Texas
A Mexican living in Texas
A Native American who converted to Christianity
A soldier who lived in a Presidio
What happened to Texas under the Constitution of 1824?
It merged with Coahuila to become the state of Coahuila y Tejas
It was sold to France for $1,000,000
It was given its independence and became its own country
It was divided into 19 states and 4 territories
In Mexico's "class/caste system" who was ranked the lowest in social status?
Spanish officials
Mestizos
Native Americans
What did the Spanish government do with Father Hidalgo after his GRITO for Rebellion?
Sent him to Spain to live
Wrote him a letter to pardon him
Jailed and executed him
Made him a government official
Hidalgos cry for Independence from Spain & battle cry in 1810 is known as
Grito de Dolores
Cry of Spain
Grito de Hidalgo
Cry of Mexico
What was the Mexican Army led by Gutierrez/Magee called?
Father Hidalgo's Fighters
Republican Army of the North
Mexican Army of Greatness
Republican Army of the West
When did Mexico finally become independent?
1811
1910
1821
What famously began the Mexican war for independence?
El Grito de Doloras- Scream for independence
El Grito de Guadalajara- Cry of Guadalajara
El Grito de Dolores- Cry of Dolores
El Grito de Alegria- Cry of Joy
Which social group was identified by having a Native American parent and European parent?
Mestizos
Peninsulares
Creoles
Enslaved Africans
Creole priest who called for Mexico to become independent of Spain-
Jose Gutierrez de Lara
August Magee
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Vicente Guerrero
Spanish ruling class in the colonies, held the political and economic power -
Native Americans
Creoles
Mestizos
Peninsulares
Which Spanish group born in the New World felt ignored and discriminated from government jobs?
Enslaved Africans
Mestizos
Peninsulares
Creoles
What major event occurred in 1821?
Nacogdoches was founded
the modern boundaries of Texas were established
Mexico won independence from Spain
Spain gave up all of its lands in the Americas
Which of the following contributed to the social motivation for Spanish colonies to become independent?
Caste system organized society based on race
Mercantilism controlled trade and raw materials
Spain raised taxes to pay for European wars
France replaced the Spanish king
One major change the 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 successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention?
Martin De Leon
Jose Francisco Ruiz
Lorenzo de Zavala
Erasmo Seguin
The battle of Medina resulted in
victory for the Republican Army
arrests of many revolutionary fighters
calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition
The Battle of Medina
was the deadliest battle in Texas history
not a big deal
only fought between Native Americans
In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
Mountain and Basin
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Central Plains
Why were most Texas land grants located in east and central Texas?
Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France.
American Indian tribes had been pushed out of these areas.
It was a prime location for establishing plantations and ranches.
Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the United States.
