Unit 3: Mexican National Era

Who was the first person to call for Mexico to revolt against Spanish rule in 1810?

• Augustus Magee

• Philip Nolan

• James Long

• Father Hidalgo

In what year did Mexico win their independence from Spain?

• 1803

• 1821

• 1810

• 1820

A person who starts an unofficial war with another country. These people illegally settled in Texas.

• Creole

• Anglo

• Filibuster

• Militia

Mostly white settlers from the U.S. were called

• creole

• anglo

• filibuster

• militia

A person who sold land in Texas on behalf of the Mexican government

• empresario

• filibuster

• creole

• alcalde

What attracted settlers to Texas in the 1820's?

• The government of Mexico.

• Cheap land that was good for farming.

• Large towns that already existed.

• The opportunity to make peace with Native Americans.

Who was the first person to get permission from the Spanish government to bring Anglo families from the U.S. into Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Martin DeLeon

• Moses Austin

Who was the first person to bring Americans to Texas in the 1820's? He is known as the "Father of Texas"

• Green DeWitt

• Martin DeLeon

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

Which empresario brought Mexican families to Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Martin DeLeon

• Moses Austin

Which of the following was NOT a requirement to live in Mexican Texas?

• Settlers had to be Catholic

• People were required to pay more taxes

• Settlers had to become Mexican citizens

• Settlers had to be good, hard working people