The Austin's
Life in Texas
Independence
Can't think of a title
Misc.
100
Who fulfilled his father's dream to bring settlers to Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
100
TRUE or FALSE: Colonists in Coahuila y Tejas adapted to their environment by using natural resources to build their home furnishings?
TRUE
100
What happened in the year 1821?
Mexico became independent from Spain
100
Both Mexican and Anglo Settlers did what type of work in Texas?
Agriculture (farming and ranching)
100
What is an empressario?
Someone who promoted Texas settlements Someone who brings in settlers to a colony
200
How many families did Stephen F. Austin bring to Texas the first time?
300
200
TRUE or FALSE: What was the main reason colonists began coming to Texas in the first place?
Cheap land
200
What was the biggest result of the Battle of Medina?
It encouraged others to join in the revolution
200
What are the names of Ms. Johnson's cats?
Moo Cow and Marmelade?
200
Which empressario founded a colony of primarily Mexican settlers?
Martin de Leon
300
What was the name of Austin's Texas colony?
San Felipe de Austin
300
What was one aspect of life in Texas that colonists did not think about before moving here? (something not good)
Hostile Indians, disease, no doctors
300
Why did some Texans dislike the uniting of Texas and Coahuila?
They feared not having enough local control.
300
If you bring back your review sheet how many bonus points do you get added on to your test?
5
300
Slaveholders were worried that what would happen in the 1820's?
Mexico would make slavery illegal
400
What would be the title to this list? - Must be of good moral character - Pledge loyal to Spain - Provide for themselves - Accept hard times - Be Catholic or agree to become Catholic
Qualities that Stephen F. Austin looked for in his colonists
400
TRUE or FALSE: After Mexican independence from Spain, Americans began arriving in Texas in record numbers.
TRUE
400
What is the focus of our next unit going to be? You just took a pre-assessment on it.
Revolution
400
Write down on your slate, what grade you think you will get on the test on Monday based on how many of these answers you know.
If you don't know MOST of them, you need to study A LOT over the weekend. YOU have a review sheet with ALL OF THE QUESTIONS. These questions WILL BE ON THE TEST. There is NO reason to fail this test.
400
What is the name of Ms. Johnson's dog?
Cinnamon
500
Why is Stephen F. Austin considered to be the Father of Texas?
Because he was the greatest empressario and brought the largest number of families to Texas. Because he was committed to the settlement of Texas. (Answers may vary but must be along those lines)
500
Which flags have flown over Texas land and have claimed ownership of Texas at this point in Texas history? IN ORDER
France, Spain, Mexico
500
What was the impact of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824? 3 Main points: 1: Make Catholic the official religion 2: Mexico became a Republic And.......
Texas was now called Coahuila y Tejas
500
Who is Ms. Johnson's best friend at CD Fulkes?
Mrs. Titzel
500
What is the name of Ms. Johnson's fiancee?
Zach
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