Unit 4 Mexican Texas Quiz

Question 1

What are empresarios

Answer 1

They helped recruit and bring in settlers to and area.

Question 2

Who was Stephen F. Austin?

Answer 2

He was the first empresario and son of Moses Austin.

Question 3

How were Spanish and Anglo methods of settlement different?

Answer 3

Spanish wanted to colonize the area and Anglo Americans wanted cheap land.

Question 4

Who were the “Old Three Hundred”?

Answer 4

The first families to settle in Austin’s colony.

Question 5

What were the guarantees of Iturbide’s Plan de Iguala? (There will be 3)

Answer 5

1. Declare Mexico Independent from Spain.
2. Mexicans will have equal rights
3. Catholicism will be the official religion of Mexico.

Question 6

What was the Constitution of 1824? What did it do to Texas?

Answer 6

It was Mexico’s rules/ laws (Constitution) Under the Mexican government Texas would be called “Tejas”.

Question 7

Describe the Adam-Onis Treaty?

Answer 7

It ended the Neutral Ground Agreement.
U.S.- The Sabine River would be the boundary of Texas and they would get Florida.
Spain- U.S. promises to leave Texas alone.

Question 8

Who was Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara and what did he do?

Answer 8

He created the Republican Army of the North and declared Texas independent.

Question 9

Describe the Battle of Medina. What was the result of the battle?

Answer 9

It was the bloodiest battle in history, killing everyone or executing everyone afterward. Texas remained under the control of Spain for another 7 years.

Question 10

What is the neutral ground? Why was the Neutral Ground problematic?

Answer 10

It was unclaimed land without any control of any government. Fugitives would escape there and be safe from the authorities.

Question 11

What was the Lousisana Purchase and why was it signifigant?

Answer 11

In 1803 the U.S. purchased the Lousiana territory from France for $15 million. The U.S. doubled in size and it shared a border with Texas.

Question 12

Who was Bernardo de Galvez and what did he do?

Answer 12

He was a s[anish military governor of Louisiana. He allowed American ships to use ports in New Orleans. Gave supplies and money to the Americas. Led Spanish troops against the British along the coast.

Question 13

What area did Stephen F. Austin choose for his colony? Why?

Answer 13

An area between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers. Because it had rich soil, access to water, and had a warm climate.

Question 14

Why did Moses Austin believe Americans would want to move to Texas?

Answer 14

It was cheap land.

Question 15

Why is the year 1821 significant to Texas history?

Answer 15

Mexico gained independence.

Question 16

Who is Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla? What was his role in the war for independence?

Answer 16

He is known as the Father of Mexican Independence. He called for Mexican citizens to fight for independence.

Question 17

Why is James Long significant?

Answer 17

He was elected president of Texas. He was shot by a guard and was the last filibuster in Texas.

Question 18

What did Marques de Rubi recommend to the Spanish king?

Answer 18

All Texas missions be abandoned except San Antonio and Goliad. All settlers in East Texas be moved to San Antonio.

Question 19

Why is Philip Nolan signficant?

Answer 19

First filibuster. Came to Texas to capture wild horses. Spain thought he was a spy.

Question 20

What is Stephen F. Austin’s nickname? Why do people call him that?

Answer 20

He is known as the Father of Texas. He carried out Moses Austin’s plan.

Question 21

What is Moses Austin’s Nickname? Why do people call him that?

Answer 21

He is known as the Grandfather of Texas it was his plan to bring Anglo Americans to Texas.

Question 22

What was the Grito de Dolores? Why was it significant.

Answer 22

It was the cry for independence. It helped gain independence.

Question 23

What was Coahuila y Tejas and how was it created?

Answer 23

It was a state created by the Mexican Constitution.