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Unit 5
Test Description: MExican National
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) All of the following are ways that some Tejanos have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to American culture except-
A
Some cook the foods of their heritage as well as enjoy American Hot dogs at baseball games
B
some infused the English language with words and phrases of their culture
C
Some celebrate holidays from Mexico as well as American Holidays
D
All have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle
2) On September 16, 1810 _______________ issued a call for freedom from Spain.
A
Magee
B
Hidalgo
C
Gutierrez
D
Morelos
3) ___________ paved the way for Anglo American Colonization of Texas but passed away before actually bringing settlers.
A
Stephen F Austin
B
Antonio Martinex
C
Green Dewitt
D
Moses Austin
4) One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes----
A
establishment of Anglo settlements
B
Conversion of American Indian tribes
C
introduction of cattle ranching
D
fighting of the American Revolution
5) The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that----
A
Austin was established as the capital of Texas
B
Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas
C
Juan Seguin migrated to Texas with Mexican Settlers
D
Spain Granted independence to the colony of mexico
6) While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in MExico, it specifically restricted people's right to
A
freely practice any religion
B
start small businesses
C
own private property
D
settle north of the rio grande
7) An american empresario, Green Dewitt was able to -
A
establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
B
Continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas
C
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian Tribes
D
join with Martin De Leon doubling the size of his land holdings
8) What Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located for the first Austin Colony, and eventually supported Texas Independence?
A
Lorenzo De Zavala
B
De Leon
C
Jose Ruiz
D
Erasmo Seguin
9) During the Mexican war of Independence, the battle of Medina resulted in-
A
defeat of the Guiterrez magee expedition
B
calls for the fillibusters to invade Texas
C
victory for the Republican Army
D
arrests of many revolutionary fighters
10) How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas
A
Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants
B
Anglo settlers hoped to clain land for the US
C
Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico
D
Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios
11) Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
A
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824
B
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas
C
He established Galveston Bay.
D
He founded the first large Anglo Colony in Texas
12) The guiterrez-Magee Expedition was formed to
A
convince the US to support Mexico
B
suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas
C
defend settlers from attacks from American Indians
D
Continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
13) Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?
A
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the US
B
He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from norther Texas Prairies
C
He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast
D
He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana
14) Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army to Nacogdoches and declaring texas independence from Spain?
A
William MAgee
B
James Long
C
Philip Nolan
D
Peter Bean
15) Why were most Texas Land Grants located in east and central Texas?
A
American Indian tribes had been pushed out of these areas
B
Land in west and northwest Texas was claimed by France
C
It was a prime location for establishing plantations and ranches
D
Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the US
16) Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to MExican Texas in the 1820's?
A
to search for cities of gold
B
To gain religious freedon
C
to find cheap land
D
to build missions and forts
17) How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
A
It continued the empresario system in Texas
B
It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo Settlers
C
It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools
D
It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas
18) The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in
A
an end to imiigrantion to the region
B
political tensions that divided the region
C
the spread of slavery further into Mexcico
D
increased conflicts with American Indian tribes
19) In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
A
Great Plains
B
Mountain basin region
C
Central Plains
D
Coastal Plains
20) As a result of the efforts of empresarios, how did the population of Texas change during the Mexican National Era?
A
Indentured servants from Europe moved to Texas
B
Enslaved African Americans were brought to Texas
C
Migrants from Europe populated Texas in Large numbers
D
Mexican settlers outnumbered Anglo settlers in Texas
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