Ashworth Act

The Ashworth Act allowed all free African Americans who were in Texas at the time of the Texas Declaration of Independence to?

• leave

• vote

• stay

• move

What was the primary purpose of the Ashworth Act in Texas?

• To allow free African Americans to stay in Texas

• To grant voting rights to all residents

• To encourage migration to Texas

• To establish new trade routes

In which year was the Ashworth Act enacted?

• 1836

• 1840

• 1845

• 1850

Who were the primary beneficiaries of the Ashworth Act?

• Native Americans

• Free African Americans

• European settlers

• Mexican citizens

The Ashworth Act was a response to which historical event?

• The Texas Revolution

• The Civil War

• The Mexican-American War

• The Louisiana Purchase

Which government body passed the Ashworth Act?

• The United States Congress

• The Republic of Texas Congress

• The Mexican Government

• The Confederate States Congress

What was a significant impact of the Ashworth Act on Texas society?

• Increased immigration from Europe

• Stabilization of the free African American population

• Expansion of the cotton industry

• Development of new cities

How did the Ashworth Act affect the status of free African Americans in Texas?

• It allowed them to own land

• It required them to leave the state

• It granted them citizenship

• It permitted them to remain in Texas

Which group opposed the Ashworth Act the most?

• Abolitionists

• Slaveholders

• Native American tribes

• European immigrants

What was a limitation of the Ashworth Act?

• It only applied to those present in Texas at a specific time

• It granted full citizenship rights

• It was applicable to all ethnic groups

• It provided land grants