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Mexican National Era Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Mexican National era was a time when the Mexican government -

a)

eliminated property taxes in Texas

b)

abolished slavery in all Spanish colonies

c)

encouraged immigration to Texas

d)

converted Natives to Catholicism

2.

Who is being described in the list above?

a)

Original Settlers

b)

Gone to Texas

c)

New Texans

d)

Old Three Hundred

3.

Which statements describe the effects of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 on Texas? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

It created a government that put native-born Spanish citizens in charge.

b)

It merged the territories of Coahuila and Texas to form a new state.

c)

It allowed only wealthy citizens to vote in local elections.

d)

It established a republic and divided government power into three branches.

e)

It guaranteed Mexico’s immediate independence from Spain.

4.

Who was Father Miguel Hidalgo and what role did he play in Mexican independence?

a)

A leader in the Mexican War of Independence who issued the Grito de Dolores.

b)

A Spanish general who fought against Mexican independence.

c)

A priest who remained neutral during the Mexican War of Independence.

d)

A political figure who supported the Spanish crown.

5.

Why is 1821 an important date in Texas history?

a)

The Texas coast was mapped for the first time.

b)

The Cities of Gold were discovered in west Texas.

c)

Mission San Antonio de Valero was established.

d)

Mexican citizens gained independence from Spain.

6.

Which empresario settled families along the Guadalupe River in present-day Gonzales?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

José Gutiérrez de Lara

c)

Martín De León

d)

Green DeWitt

7.

Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

a)

James Long

b)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

c)

Philip Nolan

d)

Martín De León

8.

What happened as a result of the Battle of Medina?

a)

Texans wanted an end to Spanish rule.

b)

Filibusters lost all land grants in Texas.

c)

Spain forced all Natives out of Texas.

d)

Americans took over land in east Texas.

9.

Which Texas leader supported U.S. settlement in Texas and helped Moses and Stephen F. Austin?

a)

Erasmo Seguín

b)

Philip Nolan

c)

José Gutiérrez de Lara

d)

Dr. James Long

10.

Determine which contribution is attributed to Stephen F. Austin

a)

Brought 300 Anglo families to settle in Texas: Stephen F. Austin,

Set up a colony between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers: Stephen F. Austin

b)

Brought 300 Anglo families to settle in Texas: Martín De León

c)

Founded the town of Victoria, Texas: Martín De León

d)

Founded the town of Victoria, Texas: Stephen F. Austin

11.

Determine which contribution is attributed to Martin DeLeon

a)

Brought 300 Anglo families to settle in Texas: Stephen F. Austin,

Set up a colony between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers: Stephen F. Austin

b)

Brought 300 Anglo families to settle in Texas: Martín De León

c)

Founded the town of Victoria, Texas: Martín De León

d)

Founded the town of Victoria, Texas: Stephen F. Austin

12.

What led to the population increase shown in the chart?

a)

The outbreak of the Texas Revolution

b)

The arrival of Anglo settlers to Texas

c)

The annexation of Texas by the United States

d)

The elimination of slavery in Texas

13.

Which method correctly replaces the question mark in the table?

a)

Empresario contracts

b)

El Camino Real

c)

Neutral Ground

d)

Mission systems

14.

Who was the first person granted permission to bring U.S. settlers to Texas?

a)

Erasmo Seguín

b)

Green DeWitt

c)

Dr. James Long

d)

Moses Austin

15.

Which group would have included this advertisement in U.S. newspapers?

a)

Empresarios

b)

Filibusters

c)

Friars

d)

Vaqueros

16.

Which column best describes the Mexican government in 1824?

a)

Government 1

b)

Government 2

c)

Government 3

d)

Government 4

17.

Which title best completes the table?

a)

Plan of Iguala

b)

State Colonization Law of 1825

c)

Treaty of Córdoba

d)

Declaration of Independence

18.

Which filibuster proclaimed Texas independent and captured the cities of La Bahía and Nacogdoches?

a)

Erasmo Seguín

b)

José Gutiérrez de Lara

c)

James Long

d)

Philip Nolan

19.

Why did the number of slaves increase in Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?

a)

Anglo settlers brought slaves to Texas to harvest cotton.

b)

Mexico used slaves to rebuild its capital after the war.

c)

The Catholic Church granted slaves freedom for converting to Catholicism.

d)

The Mexican government purchased slaves who were previously owned by Spain.

20.

Which effect correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

a)

The United States government took over Texas.

b)

Texans elected Sam Houston as president.

c)

People left Texas and moved to France.

d)

Many Americans started immigrating to Texas.