Texas Empresarios

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What motivated European exploration in North America? Options: a. New land, b. Build new cities, c. Gold, d. Build an army

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Gold

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How does the Spanish culture still have influence in present day Texas? Options: a. the united states constitution, b. Some cities have Spanish names like San Antonio and El Paso., c. different cultures the settlers brought into Texas, d. All of the above

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Some cities have Spanish names like San Antonio and El Paso.

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Why is the year 1821 important to Texas history? Options: a. Juan Seguin came to Texas. b. Texas achieved independence from France. c. Moses Austin was born. d. Stephen F. Austin took over his father’s land grant.

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Stephen F. Austin took over his father’s land grant.

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Why did the American Indians view the Spanish missions with suspicion?

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Because The Spanish wanted to convert them into Catholics

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How did American Indians view Spanish missions? a. Great happiness because it was going to change their way of life, b. With suspicion because it was going to change their way of life, c. They were scared for their life, d. They were willing to compromise for the land

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With suspicion because it was going to change their way of life

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To obtain permission from the Mexican government to own land in Texas, settlers had to agree to: Become loyal citizens of Mexico and actually live on the land; Become catholic.

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Both a & b

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What attracted many Mexicans and Americans to Mexican Texas in 1820? Options: a. Set up missions and forts, b. Freedom of religion, c. Cheap land for farming

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Cheap land for farming

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Which physical geographical feature influenced where the Spanish built their missions? Options: a. Mountains and basins, b. North central plains, c. Nearby or next to rivers for transportation or resources, d. Great plains

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Nearby or next to rivers for transportation or resources

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I was considered to be a spy against Spain, a filibuster, and a mustang trader. Who am I?

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Philip Nolan

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What were some of the Spanish characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Era? Options: a. Spanish using the missions and presidios to claim land in Texas, b. American Indians adapting to their environment, c. Spanish explorers were seeking gold in Texas, d. European explorer were seeking gold in Texas

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Spanish using the missions and presidios to claim land in Texas