ECA Cycle 3 Review

What were the causes of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Spain treated Mexico and Texas unfairly

• The United States wanted Texas

• Mexico wanted Spain to have more power

• Texas wanted independence from Mexico

Who gave a speech that inspired Mexican soldiers to fight for independence?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Father Hidalgo

• Santa Anna

What happened as a result of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Mexico became its own country, free from Spain

• Texas became part of Spain

• Spain gained more control over Texas

• Texas became an independent country

What was the role of Empresarios in Texas?

• They brought settlers to Texas with permission from Mexico

• They fought against Mexico for independence

• They built schools for Mexican settlers

• They created new laws for Texas

Who was the first Empresario and is known as the “Father of Texas”?

• James Bowie

• Stephen F. Austin

• Juan Seguin

• Sam Houston

What is the name of the group of families Stephen F. Austin brought to Texas?

• The Texas Revolutionaries

• The Texas Patriots

• The Old 300

• The Alamo Settlers

How was Martin De Leon different from other Empresarios?

• He was an American who brought settlers from Europe

• He was a Mexican who brought Mexican families to Texas

• He led the Texas Revolution for independence

• He created the Constitution of 1824

What was the Law of April 6, 1830?

• It allowed Americans to move to Texas freely

• It stopped American settlers, banned slavery, and added new taxes

• It gave land grants to more settlers

• It removed Santa Anna as leader of Mexico

Who made himself dictator of Mexico, causing tension in Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• William B. Travis

• Father Hidalgo

Which battle was the first of the Texas Revolution and a Texas victory?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Gonzales