Weekly 11
La Salle's leadership of his colony can best be described as-------
harsh
The Spanish government put St. Denis in jail in order to----
punish him for trespassing on Spanish land
Read this sentence: These fierce warriors attacked tribes like the Lipan Apache. What does the word fierce mean in this sentence?
savage and violent
Who was given permission to start the first Anglo-American colony in Texas?
Moses Austin
Mexico passed a law allowing more immigrants into Texas in the year ______.
1825
What was LaSalle's primary reason for wanting to establish a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River?
to control the central part of North America
During the time before 1684, why did Spain think that Texas was not very important?
No gold, silver, or anything of value had been found on Texas land.
Who attacked and burned down the mission?
enemies of the Apache
What is the most likely reason that Stephen F. Austin decided not to allow “criminals and lazy people” in his colony?
He knew they would weaken the young colony.
Who were the “leather stockings”?
Leather Stockings were mountain men and frontiersmen who immigrated to Texas who opposed government of all kinds.
LaSalle was an explorer for the country of _____________________.
France
What tribes were a part of the Caddo Nation?
Hasinai, Nabedache, Anadarko
Use Weekly 16:
What was the result of Stephen F. Austin taking control of the colony at San Felipe de Austin?
Austin formed a militia, which forced the Karankawa to leave the settlers alone.
The reader can conclude that the Meusebach-Comanche Treaty
is unique because it was made by private citizens and not the government
Which of the following is the best summary of Stephen F. Austin’s attitude toward Mexico in 1830?
A. Austin did not trust the Mexican government to be fair with the Texans.
B. Austin turned against the Mexican government and called for a war of independence.
C. Austin could not decide whether he suppor ted or opposed the Mexican government.
D. Austin thought Mexico had the best government on Earth
D. Austin thought Mexico had the best government on Earth.
During the 1600's what was Mexico called?
New Spain
Texas, the name of our great state got its name from where?
The Caddo word taysha that means friend.
Which is the best summary of “Moses Austin Gets ‘Settle Texas Fever’ ”?
Moses Austin wanted to make money by establishing a colony in Texas. A friend in San Antonio persuaded the Spanish government to let Austin build his colony. Austin became ill after a rough trip back to Missouri and died after asking his son to continue his work.
Stephen F Austin is known as the Father of Texas.
What change, if any, should be made to the sentence?
Insert a period after F
Use Weekly 16:
Which wealthy empire did the Spanish conquistadors defeat, claiming much gold and silver for the king of Spain?
The Aztec
Use Weekly 16:
From the sentence, “When Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his 1492 voyage, people all over Europe were excited,” the reader can conclude that:
More European explorers traveled to the New World.
La Bahia was built upon which old city?
Fort Saint Louis
What was the goal of the Spanish and French settlements?
To gain more land which meant more power for their country.
Austin took dangerous risks to make his colony an success.
What change, if any, should be made to the sentence?
Change an to a
Use Weekly 16:
Which of the following is the best description of the early Spanish missions in Texas?
After many years, most Spanish missions were abandoned.