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WorksheetsTexas History
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What was a significant development in Texas during the Mexican National Era?
the growth of the oil industry
the establishment of Anglo settlements
the signing of the Treaty of Paris
the construction of railroads
What major event related to Texas occurred in 1821?
The establishment of the Republic of Texas
Moses Austin received a land grant to settle families in Texas
The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Battle of the Alamo took place
What was one effect of the State Colonization Law of 1825 on the settlement patterns in Texas?
It encouraged the continuation of the empresario system.
It mandated the use of Spanish in all public schools.
It provided funding for the construction of new roads.
It restricted land ownership to Mexican citizens only.
What was one significant consequence of the merger between Coahuila and Texas under the Constitution of 1824?
a reduction in trade with neighboring regions
political disagreements that led to regional division
the establishment of new educational institutions
an increase in agricultural production
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?
To gain support from European nations for Mexican independence
To carry on the fight for independence initiated by Father Hidalgo
To prevent settlers in Texas from joining the rebellion
To protect settlers from Native American raids
What was the primary reason Spanish authorities were wary of Philip Nolan's activities?
He was believed to be attempting to annex Texas for the United States.
He was accused of gathering intelligence for the French in Louisiana.
He was involved in the illegal capture of wild horses in Texas.
He was suspected of collaborating with pirates to hide treasure on the Texas coast.
Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?
Peter Bean
James Long
William Magee
Philip Nolan
During the Mexican war for independence, 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
In the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824, which aspect of personal freedom was limited for the citizens?
freedom to travel abroad
freedom to engage in trade
freedom to express political opinions
freedom to practice any religion
Who was the influential Tejano leader that helped locate land for the Austin colony, participated in the Mexican Constitutional Convention, and later advocated for Texas independence?
Martín De León
José Francisco Ruiz
Lorenzo de Zavala
Erasmo Seguín
What was one of the achievements of Green DeWitt as an American empresario?
Significant involvement in the Texas Revolution
Founding a settlement in the area now known as Gonzales
Expanding the cattle industry in Texas
Creating a trade route with Mexico
How did the colony founded by Martín De León differ from the Austin colony?
located in a different region
larger in population
primarily settled by Mexican families
established for German immigrants
What significant action did Stephen F. Austin take to influence the settlement of Texas?
He negotiated treaties with Native American tribes.
He established the first Spanish settlement in Texas.
He organized the first Anglo-American colony in Texas.
He led a rebellion against Spanish rule.
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
What was a key difference in the motivations behind Anglo and Spanish colonization of Texas?
Anglo settlers aimed to establish trade routes with Native Americans.
Anglo settlers were primarily interested in agricultural development.
Anglo settlers sought to expand religious missions.
Anglo settlers were driven by the prospect of economic opportunities.
How did Mexican authorities attempt to preserve their cultural heritage when granting land to Anglo settlers?
By introducing traditional Mexican dances to the settlers
By mandating the practice of the Catholic faith among settlers
By requiring settlers to pass a Spanish language proficiency test
By encouraging settlers to adopt Mexican-style architecture
Which area in Texas saw the highest success rate for land grants?
Mountain and Basin
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Central Plains
What was a primary reason for the location of land grants in Texas during the 19th century?
These areas were under Spanish control and needed development.
Settlers were encouraged to move to regions with fewer American Indian conflicts.
The land was ideal for growing cash crops and raising livestock.
Mexican authorities aimed to populate regions near the U.S. border.
What group did Stephen F. Austin bring to Texas
Spanish
Tejanos
The Anglos
Native Americans
During the 1820s, the population of Texas (a) when a group of people called (b) brought new Anglo settlers to Texas and sold them land grants. The most successful one was (c) who led a group called (d) and founded a colony capital called (e) on the Brazos River.
