Unit 4: Mexican National Era TEST REVIEW

While switching sides during the Mexican Revolution, Agustín de Iturbide, had three official goals. What were Agustín de Iturbide's three goals?

• Mexico would be free from Spanish rule

• Equality for all people in Mexico

• Equal education to all Mexicans

• Mexico's official religion would be Roman Catholic

Which of the following was protected by the Constitution of 1824?

• Catholicism

• slavery

• democracy

• free enterprise

Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

• He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States.

• He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Lousiana.

• He was responsible for stealing wild mustangs from northern Texas prairies.

• He was thought to be helping pirates stash stolen gold along the Texas coast.

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?

• It continued the empresario system in Texas.

• It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.

• It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.

• It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.

Which of the following is something an archaeologist studies?

• music

• water

• artifacts

• stars

Which of the following is the MAJOR contribution of Stephen F. Austin?

• He led the fight for Texas Independence.

• He brought the first American settlers to Texas.

• He acted as the Texas ambassador to Mexico.

• He served as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

Which of the following BEST completes the web above?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Moses Austin

• Juan Seguin

• Sam Houston

The colony established by Martín De León differed from the DeWitt colony because it was -

• farther north

• twice as large

• settled by Mexican families

• home to Irish Catholic immigrants

In order to prepare an accurate description of Texas before the increasing conflicts between the Mexican government and settlers, the MOST valid document to use would be a description of Texas written by which of the following?

• Sam Rayburn in 1918

• Robert E. Lee in 1868

• Frederick Law Olmstead in 1853

• Stephen F. Austin in 1828

Which of the following regions likely has the MOST poverty?

• High Plains

• Gulf Coast Plain

• Piney Woods

• Mountains and Basins