Mexican Revolution
Stephen F. Austin
Early Settlers
Early Settlers contd.
Maps
100
I was a popular Catholic priest in Texas and Mexico who demanded equality for all people in Mexico and led my people to an uprising against Spanish Rule.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
100
Stephen F. Austin was not born in Texas even though he is known as what?
The Father of Texas
100
One way the early settlers to Texas survived was by- learning to build boats. withstanding harsh climate. building schools in the colonies. establishing farms and ranches.
Establishing farms and ranches.
100
How does the pattern of vegetation in Texas change if you travel from east to west?
There are more plants that are able to handle dry conditions.
200
The Spanish Government told the Mexican people they could not grow what two foods?
Grapes and Olives
200
Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Leon were both-
Empresarios
200
Why did the colonists prefer the Mexican government over Spanish rule? They liked being able to vote in elections in Mexico. They had more of a voice in the Mexican government. They were given religious freedom from the Mexican government. They had more economic opportunities under Mexican leadership.
They had more of a voice in the Mexican Government.
200
Based on the Cultural Regions of Texas map, 1836, which of the following describes the settlement patterns of Texas in the early 1800s? Most settlements were along the border. American Indian settlements were no longer in Texas. Large settlements were established by Anglo colonists. Mexican settlements were larger than Angle settlements.
Large settlements were established by Anglo Colonists.
300
Where was Stephen F. Austin born?
Virginia
300
Early colonists in Texas had to modify their environments in order to- prepare for natural disasters. adapt to the cold, long winters. teach American Indians how to farm. meet their needs for shelter and food.
meet their needs for shelter and food.
300
What is one cultural similarity shared among the many colonists who settled in Texas? They learned to speak Spanish. They brought cultural traditions with them. They adopted Tejano customs once in Texas. They spread Christianity to the American Indian Tribes.
They brought cultural traditions with them.
300
Based on the map, which statement best describes the location of cities in Texas during the colonial period? They are built close to missions. They are located near the coast. They are settled near waterways. They are located along the border.
They are settled along waterways.
400
How was the new Mexican government different from the old Spanish government? It gave more rights to women. It was led by a king and queen. It had three branches of government. It granted everyone religious freedom.
It had three branches of government.
400
What was the name of the capitol of Stephen F. Austin's Colony?
San Felipe de Austin
400
What is one accomplishment of Martin de Leon?
He brought families from Mexico to settle in Texas.
500
Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?
Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.
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