Mexican National Era Practice Test

The Mexican National Era was a time when the Mexican government_____.

• eliminated property taxes in Texas

• abolished slavery in all Spanish colonies

• encouraged immigration to Texas

• converted Natives to Catholicism

Who is being described in the list above?

• Original Settlers

• Gone to Texas

• New Texans

• Old Three Hundred

Which statements describe the effects of the Mexican Constitution of 1824 on Texas?

• It created a government that put native-born Spanish in charge.

• It created the state of Coahuila y Tejas.

• It allowed only wealthy citizens to vote in elections.

• It established a republic and divided government power into three different branches.

• It guranteed Mexico's immediate independence from Spain.

Why is 1821 an important date in Texas history?

• The Texas coast was mapped for the first time.

• The Cities of Gold were discovered in Texas.

• Mission San Antonio de Valero was established.

• Mexican citizens gained independence from Spain.

Which empresario settled families along the Guadalupe River in present day Gonzales?

• Moses Austin

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Martin De Leon

• Green DeWitt

Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• James Long

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Philip Nolan

• Martin De Leon

What happened as a result of the Battle of Medina?

• Texans wanted an end to Spanish rule.

• Filibusters lost all land grants in Texas.

• Spain forced all Natives out ot Texas.

• Americans took over land in East Texas.

Which Texas leader supported U.S. settlement in Texas and helped Moses and Stephen F. Austin?

• Erasmo Seguin

• Philip Nolan

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Moses Austin

What led to the population increase shown in the chart?

• The outbreak of the Texas Revolution.

• The arrival of Anglo settlers in Texas.

• The annexation of Texas by the U.S.

• The elimination of slavery in Texas.

Which method correctly replaces the question mark in the table?

• Empresario contracts

• El Camino Real

• Neutral Ground

• Mission systems