Empresarios & Early Settlement
One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —
The establishment of Anglo settlements
The Gutiérrez-Magee Expedition was formed to
Continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in
Political tensions that divided the region
The existence of Texas German for over 150 years is an example of how ethnic groups —
Attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the surrounding culture
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to
Stop immigration from the United States to Texas
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States
While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people's right to —
Freely practice any religion
In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
Coastal Plains
Based on the information in the excerpt from the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, one of the effects was that the Texans chose to
Align themselves with Santa Anna
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
It continued the empresario system in Texas
Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?
James Long
Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?
Erasmo Seguín
Which factor best accounts for the distribution pattern of land grants in the Coastal Plains?
It was a prime location for establishing plantations and ranches
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to
Establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in
Defeat of the Gutiérrez-Magee expedition
Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820s?
To find cheap farmland
Which major event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history? (Hint: 1836)
Siege of the Alamo
William B. Travis contributed to the independence of Texas by
Fighting with Texans defending the Alam
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas
The colony established by Martín De León differed from the DeWitt colony because it was —
Settled by Mexican families
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by
Requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
Stephen F. Austin's changing attitude towards the fight for independence was brought about because of Austin's
Arrest by Mexican officials
Which famous Texan was sent as a messenger from the Alamo, stayed with Houston to fight, and served as a Tejano Senator
Juan Seguín