Mexican Government and Texas Colonization

The video discusses Mexico's independence from Spain and its impact on Texas. It explains the transition from Spanish rule to a democratic Mexican government with the Constitution of 1824. The new government encouraged colonization through a land grant system. The video also compares the Spanish monarchy with the Mexican democratic system and provides instructions for a Venn diagram assignment. Future lessons will cover Moses and Stephen F. Austin.

Who initiated the revolution that led to Mexico's independence?

• Pancho Villa

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Simon Bolivar

• Benito Juarez

What was a key feature of the Mexican government established in 1824?

• Federal democratic system

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Why did many people want to move to Texas after Mexico's independence?

• To escape the harsh climate

• To join the Spanish army

• To benefit from the new democratic government

• To find gold

What was the purpose of the land grant system introduced by the Mexican government?

• To establish trade routes

• To increase taxes

• To build military bases

• To promote colonization in Texas

How did the Spanish colonial government differ from the new Mexican government?

• It was a democracy

• It allowed voting rights

• It was a monarchy

• It had a federal system

What was a major influence of the new Mexican government on Texas?

• Encouragement of colonization

• Establishment of a dictatorship

• Ban on all foreign settlers

• Introduction of a monarchy

What was a common feature of both the Mexican and United States governments?

• Military dictatorship

• Three branches of government

• Single-party rule

• Absolute monarchy

What was a key difference between the Spanish and Mexican governments?

• Spanish government was a monarchy

• Mexican government was a monarchy

• Mexican government had no constitution

• Spanish government allowed voting

What was the accepted religion under the new Mexican government?

• Protestantism

• Catholicism

• Judaism

• Islam

What will the next lesson focus on?

• The Mexican-American War

• The Texas Revolution

• Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin

• The Spanish Inquisition