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Texas History
Texas History Review- Unit 5
Question | Answer |
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All of the following were part of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 except | freedom of religion |
What contribution did Stephen F. Austin make? | He founded the first significant Anglo colony in Texas. |
During which battle was the Gutierrez-Magee army defeated? | Battle of Medina |
What brought Americans and Mexicans to Mexican Texas in the 1820s? | cheap land for farming |
What happened in the year 1821? | Stephen F. Austin brought 300 families to Texas. |
Which list below describes Green DeWitt? | He was the second most powerful empresario and established the town of Gonzales. |
Why did the Spanish and Anglo settlers want to colonize Texas? | They wanted cheap land, economic resources, and protection of their territory. |
Which of the following people was a filibuster who was captured after leading an army and tried to declare Texas' independence from Spain? | James Long |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Mexican National Era? | Spanish Conquistadors |
Who was Erasmo Seguin? | A successful rancher who represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention and helped locate land for the first Austin colony. |
How have Tejanos retained their cultural heritage, but at the same time adapted to American culture? | They enjoy foods of both cultures, they use language of both cultures, and both celebrate holidays from each culture. |
What was the goal of the Gutierrez- Magee Expedition? | To keep the revolution against Spain going by invading Texas |
Who is described in this list- wild horse trader, said to be a spy for America, and a filibuster? | Philip Nolan |
Which of these events are in the correct chronological order? | Moses Austin receives permission to settle Texas,Mexico becomes independent from Spain,The making of the Mexican Constitution,Empresarios were given contracts |