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WorksheetsMexican National Era Quiz
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
The Mexican National era was a time when the Mexican government -
eliminated property taxes in Texas
abolished slavery in all Spanish colonies
encouraged immigration to Texas
converted Natives to Catholicism
Who is being described in the list above?
Original Settlers
Gone to Texas
New Texans
Old Three Hundred
Which statements describe the effects of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 on Texas?
It created a government that put native-born Spanish citizens in charge.
It merged the territories of Coahuila and Texas to form a new state.
It allowed only wealthy citizens to vote in local elections.
It established a republic and divided government power into three branches.
It guaranteed Mexico’s immediate independence from Spain.
Who was Father Miguel Hidalgo AND what role did he play in Mexican independence?
He was a Spanish general who fought against Mexico.
He was a Mexican priest who initiated the fight for independence.
He was a French diplomat who supported Mexican independence.
He was a Texas governor who opposed Mexican independence.
Why is 1821 an important date in Texas history?
The Texas coast was mapped for the first time.
The Cities of Gold were discovered in west Texas.
Mission San Antonio de Valero was established.
Mexican citizens gained independence from Spain.
Which empresario settled families along the Guadalupe River in present-day Gonzales?
Moses Austin
José Gutiérrez de Lara
Martín De León
Green DeWitt
Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?
James Long
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Philip Nolan
Martín De León
What happened as a result of the Battle of Medina?
Texans wanted an end to Spanish rule.
Filibusters lost all land grants in Texas.
Spain forced all Natives out of Texas.
Americans took over land in east Texas.
Determine whether each description demonstrates an action taken by the Spanish or Mexican government.
Attempted to put down filibuster activity in Texas
Created division between rich and poor in society
Wrote the Constitution of 1824
Allowed U.S. immigrants to establish colonies in Texas
Which Texas leader supported U.S. settlement in Texas and helped Moses and Stephen F. Austin?
Erasmo Seguín
Philip Nolan
José Gutiérrez de Lara
Dr. James Long
Determine whether each contribution is attributed to Stephen F. Austin or Martín De León. Select the correct answer in each row
What led to the population increase shown in the chart?
The outbreak of the Texas Revolution
The arrival of Anglo settlers to Texas
The annexation of Texas by the United States
The elimination of slavery in Texas
Which method correctly replaces the question mark in the table?
Empresario contracts
El Camino Real
Neutral Ground
Mission systems
Who was the first person granted permission to bring U.S. settlers to Texas?
Erasmo Seguín
Green DeWitt
Dr. James Long
Moses Austin
Which group would have included this advertisement in U.S. newspapers?
Empresarios
Filibusters
Friars
Vaqueros
Which column best describes the Mexican government in 1824?
Government 1
Government 2
Government 3
Government 4
Which title best completes the table?
Plan of Iguala
State Colonization Law of 1825
Treaty of Córdoba
Declaration of Independence
Which filibuster proclaimed Texas independent and captured the cities of La Bahía and Nacogdoches?
Erasmo Seguín
José Gutiérrez de Lara
James Long
Philip Nolan
Why did the number of slaves increase in Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?
Anglo settlers brought slaves to Texas to harvest cotton.
Mexico used slaves to rebuild its capital after the war.
The Catholic Church granted slaves freedom for converting to Catholicism
The Mexican government purchased slaves who were previously owned by Spain.
Which effect correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram? Cause and Effect Diagram: Mexico won the war for independence and created a government similar to that of the United States.
The United States government took over Texas.
Texans elected Sam Houston as president.
People left Texas and moved to France.
Many Americans started immigrating to Texas.
Which event most contributed to the spread of Anglo-American settlements in Texas during the 1820s?
The establishment of Mission San Antonio de Valero
The signing of the Adams-Onís Treaty
The passage of the State Colonization Law of 1825
The defeat of the Spanish at the Battle of Medina
What was the main purpose of empresario contracts in early Texas history?
To grant land to Native American tribes
To encourage settlement by offering land to colonists
To create military outposts along the border
To establish missions for religious conversion
Which individual is best known for leading the first large group of U.S. settlers to Texas under a contract with the Mexican government?
Martín De León
James Long
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Where did Stephen F. Austin set up the first colony in Texas?
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.
increased
decreased
empresarios
filibusters
Stephen F. Austin
David G. Burnet
the Old Three Hundred
the Texas Rangers
San Felipe
San Antonio
Label the map with the appropriate empresario to the correct location:
Green Dewitt
Stephen F. Austin
Martin de Leon
Read the passage provided. Then answer the question.
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According to the passage, when the Mexican Revolution ended in 1821, Mexico -
sold Texas to the U.S. for just $1 million
set up an empresario system to bring settlers to Texas
joined the U.S. as the states of "New Mexico" and "Arizona"
built missions and presidios to spread their religion and culture
The "Mexican National Era" saw the start of the ___ system that used land agents to bring settlers [mostly from the U.S.] to Texas in the 1820s.
Tejano
Filibuster
Empresario
Census
Match the important Mexican National Era figures to their description.
"The First Empresario"
"Father of Texas"
Notified Austin of petition's approval
Founded colony mostly of Mexican settler
Established an early Texas currency
Empresarios agreed to ___within six years. In return, the empresario received ___.
settle a certain number of families
a land grant
farm a certain amount of acres
cattle
Most of the settlements of Texas in the 1820s were located in which region of Texas?
What allowed empresarios like Stephen F. Austin to attract colonists to Texas?
promising them riches in Texas
paying for their moving expenses
religious freedom
good land at low prices
Look at the map provided.
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In the 1820s, most of the empresarios established colonies in the COASTAL PLAINS region of Texas. The first one was started by ____ between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers [near the gulf coast].
Philip Nolan
Moses Austin
Dr. James Long
Stephen F. Austin
1519 - Spain claims control over the land that will become Texas
1685 - France briefly [and accidentally] claims control of Texas
1821 - Mexico wins independence and takes control of Texas
1836 - Texas wins independence and becomes its own country
1845 - Texas joins the United States as the 28th state
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In what year did the flag flying over Texas change from the Spanish flag to the Mexican flag?
1519
1685
1821
1836
EMPRESARIOS OF TEXAS
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1800 - Moses Austin works with the Spanish government to settle Americans in Texas
1821 - Stephen F. Austin recruits and brings 300 American families to Texas/Mexico
1824 - Martin de Leon [a Tejano empresario] settles 200 Mexican families in South Texas
1831 - Green Dewitt, an American empresario, settles 166 families near present-day Gonzales
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According to this timeline, which empresario brought Mexican families to Texas?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Martin de Leon
Green DeWitt
1519 - Pineda maps the coast of Texas
1718 - "the Alamo" is established in San Antonio
1821 - Mexico wins its independence from Spain
1836 - Texas wins independence from Mexico
1845 - Texas joins the U.S. as the 28th state
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Based on this timeline, WHEN did Mexico win independence from Spain to become its own country?
1519
1718
1821
1836
During which year would this headline have appeared in a Texas newspaper?
1519
1718
1821
1836
What is the significance of 1821 in Texas History?
United States won its independence from Great Britain
Mexico won its independence from Spain
Texas won independence from Spain
Texas won independence from the U.S.
Mexican and Anglo Settlement of Texas
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Both of these goups followed (a) to Texas and caused the population of the area to (b) during the 1820s and 1830s.
empresarios
increase
filibusters
decrease
entrepreneurs
stay the same
Disesases killed natives
Natives had thier own beliefs
Land agents
provided cash funds (grants) to get ppl to move to Texas
Stephen F Austin
The empresario who brought families mainly from Europe was
Green Dewitt
Stephen F. Austin
Martin de Leon
Haden Edwards
Which TWO [2] of these things happened as a result of Mexico winning independence from Spain in 1821?
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YOU MUST CHOOSE TWO [2] CORRECT ANSWERS
Texas was now under Mexican governance
Texans were required to learn how to speak French
Native tribes were forced out of Texas forever
Anglo settlement of Texas began, led by Stephen F. Austin
Gold was discovered in the Mountains of West Texas
Who issued the famous "Grito de Dolores" that started the Mexican War of Independence?
Miguel Hidalgo
Stephen F. Austin
Green Dewitt
Martin de Leon
Which law was passed to encourage foreign immigration to Texas after Mexico gained independence?
Treaty of Paris
State Colonization Law of 1825
Plan of Iguala
Adams-Onís Treaty
Who is known as the 'Father of Texas' for leading the first major group of American settlers into Texas?
James Long
Martín De León
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
What was a major reason settlers were attracted to Texas under the empresario system?
Availability of inexpensive land
Strict religious requirements
High taxes imposed by Mexico
Lack of farming opportunities
Which empresario founded a colony for Mexican settlers in Texas near present-day Victoria?
Moses Austin
Martín De León
Green DeWitt
Stephen F. Austin
What was the main purpose of the State Colonization Law of 1825?
To encourage settlement by offering land grants
To establish missions and presidios
To restrict immigration to Texas
To abolish slavery in Texas
Who was responsible for continuing his father's plan and bringing the 'Old Three Hundred' settlers to Texas?
Haden Edwards
Stephen F. Austin
James Long
Green DeWitt
Father Miguel Hidalgo wanted to achieve
Racial equality & reform in the government
independence from Mexico
installing a monarchy in Mexico
Uniting Mexico with Spain
What document created political tensions in Texas when it combined the states of Coahuila and Texas in 1824?
the Mexican Constitution of 1824
the Treaty of Texas
the Coahuila y Texas Compromise
the Spanish Articles of Confederation
Which of these Filibusters concerned the Spanish government when he tried to claim land in Texas for the United States?
Philip Nolan
Miguel Hidalgo
Cabeza de Vaca
Jose de Escandon
What MAJOR event happened in 1821?
Mexico got its independence from Spain
the U.S. purchased Louisiana from France
the Adams-Onis Treaty was signed
ALL of these things happened in 1821
Which region of Texas had the most land grants?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
During which era of Texas history were Anglo settlements established in Texas?
[hint: it's the era of Texas history you're CURRENTLY learning about]
Mexican National Era
Age of Contact
Natural Texas and Its People
NONE of these are correct
Which of these gives the BEST description of an "Anglo" settler?
"Anglo" settlers were primarily from the U.S. and came to Texas for the good, cheap land
"Anglo" settlers were from the southern part of Mexico and moved to Texas to help rebuild abandoned missions
"Anglo" settlers were from France and hunted the Texas beaver for its fur
"Anglo" settlers were mostly from Asian countries and wanted to find the fabled Seven Cities of Gold
How did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 affect the size of the U.S.?
it DOUBLED the size of the U.S.
it TRIPLED the size of the U.S.
it CUT the size of the U.S. in HALF
it did NOTHING to the size of the U.S.
How was the American colonization of Texas different from the Spanish colonization of Texas?
American settlers mostly followed empresarios who had Mexican land grants
American settlers built missions and presidios in Texas to show their control over the area
American settlers decided Texas was too hard to colonize, so most of them went back to the U.S.
American settlers spent all their time digging for gold and silver
What document created political tensions in Texas when it combined the states of Coahuila and Texas in 1824?
the Mexican Constitution of 1824
the Treaty of Texas
the Coahuila y Texas Compromise
the Spanish Articles of Confederation
How did the Mexican Constitution of 1824 deal with religion in Texas?
it restricted the freedom of religion, and required all Texas settlers to practice the Catholic religion
it protected the freedom of religion [allowing Texans to practice any religion they chose]
it didn't do anything about religion
NONE of these answers are correct
All of the following were part of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 EXCEPT
freedom of religion
restriction of slavery
representative government
ownership of private property
Why is the year 1821 important to the history of Texas?
Moses Austin was born.
Juan Seguín came to Texas with settlers to build plantations.
Stephen F. Austin brings 300 families to settle in Texas.
Texas achieved independence from France.
Who is described as the second most successful empresario, established the town of Gonzales, and had a prosperous colony in farming and ranching?
Green DeWitt
Stephen F. Austin
James Long
Philip Nolan
Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?
Erasmo Seguín
Lorenzo de Zavala
José Francisco Ruiz
Martín De León
What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?
Texas was made a Mexican state.
Spain was overthrown by Mexico.
The filibusters were thrown out of Texas.
The Gutierrez-Magee army was defeated.
What was the purpose of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?
They hoped that, by invading Texas, they could continue the rebellion of Father Hidalgo against Spanish rule.
They hoped to inspire the Spanish to make Texas a Mexican state, so Anglos would get control of Texas.
They wanted to gather an army to invade Texas to support the Texas revolution against Mexico.
They wanted to make an example of Texas to limit any rebellion against Spanish rule.
Martin de Leon brought 200 (a) families to south Texas, and founded the town of (b) in 1824.
Reorder the following Mexican Era events.
Moses Austin gets permission to settle Anglos in Texas
Stephen F Austin settles the Old 300 families in Texas
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 was established
What Mexican Law was passed in 1825 that continued the Empresario system already set up in Texas?
State Colonization Law of 1825
Mexican Constitution
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Treaty of Velasco
Which of the following was a result of the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
Texas and Coahuila were united into a Mexican state
Texas became a separate state
Texas was given 12 representative in the state legislature
Texas was divided into 4 territories
On September 16, 1810 ____ issued a call for freedom from Spain.
Bernardo Gutierreza
Augustus Magee
Father Hidalgo
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
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
On September 16, 1810 ____ issued a call for freedom from Spain.
Bernardo Gutierreza
Augustus Magee
Father Hidalgo
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
____ paved the way for Anglo American colonization of Texas, but passed away before actually bringing settlers.
Stephen F. Austin
Moses Austin
Green DeWitt
Antonio Martinez
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
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
Austin was established as the capital of Texas
Moses Austin received permission to bring 300 Mexican families to Texas
Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers
Mexico gained independence from Spain
While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to —
own private property
start small businesses
freely practice any religion
settle north of the Rio Grande River
As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes
establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas
join with Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings
During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —
victory for the Republican Army
rrests of many revolutionary fighters
calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition
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
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.
The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —
convince the United States to support Mexico
continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas
defend settlers from attacks from American Indians
Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States
He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana
He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from northern Texas prairies
He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along 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
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
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
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
It continued the empresario system in Texas.
It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.
It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools
It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.
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.
