Retest: Mexican National Era

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Based on the excerpt, which statement regarding the early settlers of Texas is accurate? Options: They came to Texas for religious freedom, They moved to Texas to pay off debts owed to the Mexican government, They came to Texas for political freedom, They came to Texas for economic reasons

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They came to Texas for economic reasons

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According to this excerpt, what is the distinct Tejano culture?

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It is a blend of Texas and Spanish cultures

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Based on the excerpt, how did Mexico attempt to peacefully maintain control of Texas? Options: Mexican officials sent an army to Texas to stop rebellions., Mexican officials encouraged new settlement in Texas., Mexico fought and defeated the Spanish Army, Mexican officials established a new constitution.

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Mexican officials encouraged new settlement in Texas.

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How were the purposes and methods of Spanish and Anglo settlement of Texas different?

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Missions were for converting Natives to Catholicism, Anglo settlements were for freedom and personal economic reasons.

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The state of Coahuila y Texas was created as a result of the --

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The Mexican Federal Constitution

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Which of the following BEST completes the chart? Options: came for land grants, came for religious freedom, came to protect British interests, came to trade with the American Indians

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came for land grants

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I am often called the father of Texas. Who am I?

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Stephen F. Austin

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Based on the timeline, which of the following statements about Moses Austin is accurate? He traveled to Mexico City to win support for a new Anglo American colony, He approved the Mexican law that gave more land to settlers, He commanded a militia that fought against the Karankawa’s of the Gulf Coast, He died the year after he asked the Spanish government for permission to start a settlement

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He died the year after he asked the Spanish government for permission to start a settlement

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Why did Moses Austin travel to Texas in 1820?

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He wanted to be granted permission to bring Anglo American colonists to New Spain.

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Based on the chart, what would be an accurate statement about the Mexican National era of Texas history?

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The population of Texas increased due to more economic opportunities & available inexpensive land