Mexican National Unit Review 2024-25

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 below?

• Original Settlers
• Tejanos
• New Texans
• Old Three Hundred

Which statements describe the effects of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 on Texas? Select TWO correct answers.

• It created a government that put native-born Spanish citizens in charge.
• It merged the territories of Coahuila and Texas to form a new state.
• It allowed only wealthy citizens to vote in local elections.
• It established a republic and divided government power into three branches.
• It guaranteed 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 west 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
• José Gutiérrez de Lara
• Martín De León
• Green DeWitt

Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• James Long
• Father Miguel Hidalgo
• Philip Nolan
• Martín De León

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 of Texas.
• Americans took over land in east Texas.

Which TWO answers are actions taken by the SPANISH government?

• Wrote the Constitution of 1824

• Attempted to put down filibuster activity in Texas

• Created division between rich and poor in society

• Allowed U.S. immigrants to establish colonies in Texas

Which TWO answers are examples of actions taken by the Mexican Government?

• Wrote the Constitution of 1824

• Attempted to put down filibuster activity in Texas

• Created division between rich and poor in society

• Allowed U.S. immigrants to establish colonies in Texas

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

• Erasmo Seguín
• Philip Nolan
• José Gutiérrez de Lara
• Moses Austin