Stephen Austin
Stephen Austin
Unrest in Texas
Unrest in Texas
Daily Geography
100
Who is known as the "Father of Texas?" a. Moses Austin b. Sam Houston c. Stephen F. Austin d. Christopher Columbus
c. Stephen F. Austin
100
What is most likely the reason that Stephen F. Austin decided not to allow "criminals and lazy people" in his colony? a. The Spanish government asked him to keep them out. b. He knew they would weaken the young colony. c. They did not have enough money to buy Austin's land d. They did not know how to farm and raise livestock
b. He knew they would weaken the young colony.
100
Which of the following is the best summary of Stephen F. Austin's attitude toward Mexico in 1830? a. Austin thought Mexico had the best government on earth. b. Austin did not trust the Mexican government to be fair with the Texans. c. Austin turned against the Mexican government and called for a war of independence d. Austin could not decide whether he supported or opposed the Mexican government.
a. Austin thought Mexico had the best government on Earth.
100
What is land owned by another country called? a. a country b. a state c. a community d. a territory
d. a territory
100
Where is the capital of the United States located? a. Austin b. Houston c. Washington D.C. d. Washington
c. Washington D.C.
200
Who is known as the "Mother of Texas?" a. Jane Long b. Susan B. Anthony c. Lady Bird Johnson d. Ima Hogg
a. Jane Long
200
The Mexican War of Independence... a. lasted only six months b. caused the Spaniards to attack Texas settlers c. took the life of Stephen F. Austin d. is celebrated on September 16
d. is celebrated on September 16
200
Who were the "leather stockings"? a. early Texans who refused to wear anything but leather socks because they protected their feet from cactus thorns. b. mountain men and frontiersmen who immigrated to Texas and did not like any type of government c. an early Texas sports team who won many games against the Mexican teams d. Texans who supported Santa Anna instead of the Texans
b. mountain men and frontiersmen who immigrated to Texas and did not like any type of government
200
What do you call a person who travels to build a new community or home? a. settler b. leader c. explorer d. pioneer
a. settler
200
A _______ is something built to honor a person or an event such as a monument or statue. a. memorial b. capital c. statue d. honor
a. memorial
300
The land chose for Austin's colony was between the Colorado and the ________ rivers. a. Mississippi b. Brazos c. San Felipe d. Arkansas
b. Brazos
300
Who do you think deserves to be named the mother of Texas? (Jane Long or Margaret Wright) and why? Give specific examples.
Answers may vary.
300
Mexico passed a law allowing more immigrants into Texas in the year ______. a. 1822 b. 1830 c. 1832. d. 1825
d. 1825
300
What territory did the United States buy that doubled their size including land around Texas? a. Alaska b. The Louisiana Purchase c. Russia d. Canada
b. The Louisiana Purchase
300
Where is Washington D.C. located? a. Washington b. District of Columbia c. Texas d. New York
b. District of Columbia
400
What was Stephen F. Austin going to college to become? a. a doctor b. a senator c. a lawyer d. a veterinarian
c. a lawyer
400
What were some of the hardships that many of Austin's colonists faced?
starvation; attacks by Karankawa tribe; lack of supplies; no proof of land ownership
400
Where was the first battle of the Texas Revolution fought? a. Austin b. Houston c. The Alamo d. Gonzalez
d. Gonzalez
400
How did Stephen F. Austin show his support for the Mexican government?
If colonists complained, Austin reminded them of the benefits they enjoyed as Mexican citizens.
400
Where does the president of the United States live and work? a. Washington Monument b. National Archives c. White House d. Library of Congress
c. White House
500
What was the first group of Americans who came to Texas with an empresario called? a. New 300 b. Bold 300 c. Old 300 d. Same 300
c. Old 300
500
Why did Baron de Bastrop think that Moses Austin's colony would do well in Texas?
1. Spaniards and Mexicans do not want to settle in Texas. Those who were settling in Texas were getting out as soon as possible. 2. The conflict among American Indian tribes and settlers would never be solved until colonies were allowed in Texas. 3. Anglo colonies in Louisiana had been very successful.
500
What country was in control of Texas during colonization? a. Mexico b. United States c. Russia d. France
a. Mexico
500
Why was Stephen F. Austin thrown in jail?
Austin had to stay in jail because he was part of the convention. Santa Ana had told the Texans that the convention was against the law.
500
If you were able to visit Washington D.C. what building or memorial would you want to visit most? Why?
Answers may vary.
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