Texas history semester 1 ACP Review

Front

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

Back

Manifest destiny

Front

Mission and Presidios were built in Texas was called what Era?

Back

Spanish Colonial Era

Front

Which explorer mapped the coast of Texas in 1519? Options: Cabeza de Vaca, Pinata, Pineda, La Salle

Back

Pineda

Front

In what year was the settlement of San Antonio built?

Back

1718

Front

What is important about the year 1821?

Back

Mexico gained their independence from Spain.

Front

The person MOST responsible for the settlement of Texas with Americans is: Viceroy Martinez, Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Baron de Bastrop

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Stephen F. Austin

Front

Fulfilled his father's dream to colonize Texas by paving the way for Anglo colonization.

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Stephen F. Austin

Front

What was the MAIN purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830? Options: to stop U.S. immigration to Texas, to end trade between Texas and Mexico, to block Mexican immigrants from settling in Texas, to prevent Texas from declaring independence

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to stop U.S. immigration to Texas

Front

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested? Options: Delivering a speech, drawing a picture, Fought the Mexican Gov, Treason (betraying one's own country)

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Treason (betraying one's own country)

Front

What year did Texas win its independence?

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1836