Spanish Colonial & Mexican National
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- Q1In what year were the Presidio San Antonio de Béxar and the Mission San Antonio de Valero founded?171815191821149230s
- Q2Which of the following statements most accurately completes the diagram?Peace treaties are created between Plains Natives and Spanish settlers.Pineda establishes Ft. St Louis at the mouth of the Mississippi River.Native American tribes migrate north in search of food and water.Missions are established in Texas to convert Natives to Christianity.45s
- Q3I. Age of Contact II. Spanish Colonial III. Natural Texas and its People IV. Mexican National Using what you know about eras in Texas History put the eras above in the correct chronological order.III, I, II, IVIV, III, II, III, IV, I, IIII, II, III, IV45s
- Q4What was the first permanent settlement of Europeans in Texas, built in 1682 and located near present-day El Paso?San Juan BautistaCorpus Christi de la YsletaSan Francisco de los TejasLa Bahia del Espirito Santo45s
- Q5• Names of Cities- El Paso & Amarillo • Names of Rivers- Brazos & Rio Grande • Mission inspired architecture of businesses and homes Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the textbox above?The Regions of TexasSpanish Influence on TexasNative American Influence on TexasPlaces on a Political Map45s
- Q6Why were presidios often built near missions?Missionaries were not in support of Spain so the soldiers enforced Spanish law.The missionaries were also soldiers that needed a place to live and train as soldiers as well a place to worship.Missionaries were lonely and wanted other Spaniards around to keep them company and do work for them.The missionaries and settlers needed the protection from bands of Native Americans that did not want the missions on the land near them.45s
- Q7• limited to 297 settlers • become Catholic • become citizens of their new country • have a good moral character The list above describes expectations of settlers-in Spanish Texas.in Native American tribal lands.in Austin’s colony.in DeWitt’s colony.45s
- Q8What generalizations can be made about the location of early settlements in Texas from this map?Early colonists settled near the Native American villages for protection from the French.Early colonists settled near water ways or roads to make trade easier and more efficient.Early settlers primarily came from the United States so they named their towns with English names.Early colonists all settled near each other for protection for the Native Americans.45s
- Q9According to the document, from the Connecticut Herald, which of the following people would most likely have considered moving to Texas, why, and how did that influence the settlement of Texas?Alexander Frederick is a skilled blacksmith with a thriving shop in Connecticut. He and his family live in a lovely home. His children attend school and his wife is active in their community. Quality free education became a significant reason people settled in Texas.Lawrence Henry is a bank clerk in New York City. His life’s ambition is to run the biggest bank in the United States. He is well liked by his supervisors and has good prospects in the city. Banking became a significant reason many people settled in TexasHarris Glenn is a thief. He makes his money by robbing banks and stagecoaches. Harris lives with a small band of men that usually commit crimes together. Texas became a safe haven for thieves and bandits during the Mexican National period in Texas. TEKS 7.11B/7.21AJohn Smith is a farmer on a small farm in Connecticut that he shares with his brother. Their land is not very fertile and farming has been difficult. John wants to grow cotton and start a horse ranch. Farming and ranching became a significant reason for settlement in Texas.45s
- Q10As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States-more than doubled in size and shared a border with Spain.became smaller and shared a border with France.came into conflict with France.became smaller in size and came into conflict with France.45s
- Q11• Settlers couldn’t settle along the Gulf coast • Settlers couldn’t settle close to the US border • Settlers must take an oath of loyalty to Mexico • Settlers are exempt from taxes for 10 years • Settlers could pay off their land purchase over six years. The information above describes-results of the Battle of Medina.the Colonization Laws of 1825.merger of Texas y Coahuila as a state.the Constitution of 1824.45s
- Q12“Austin decided to establish his capital, San Felipe de Austin on the Brazos. The site chosen was on a high, easily defensible bluff overlooking broad, fertile bottomlands. The location offered a number of advantages, including a central location and source of fresh water independent of the Brazos.” Using the quote above, why did Austin select the site of San Felipe de Austin?The site was conveniently located next to several French trading posts located in Texas.Austin was not allowed to choose where to settle and set up his capital, San Felipe de Austin.The site’s attributes were mandatory characteristics outlined by the Spanish government under the Imperial Colonization Law.The site’s geographic characteristics were extremely important for creating and maintaining a colony in Texas.45s
- Q13? • To clear the land for agricultural needs. • To make a profit from crops. • To cultivate crops such as cotton. Which of the following would best replace the question mark for the list above?Responsibilities of Oxen In Early TexasResponsibilities of Women In Early TexasReasons Why Colonists in Texas Thought They Needed Slave LaborReasons Why Colonists in Texas Needed the Native Americans45s
- Q14• Philip Nolan • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla • Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara • Dr. James Long How are the individuals listed in the box above related to the Spanish Colonial and Mexican National era?They were all empresarios who helped settle Texas, but were unhappy when the Spanish government issued the State Colonization LawThey were all Spanish leaders who helped citizens of Mexico establish trade relations with Natives living nearby.They were all Spanish priests who established missions in east Texas and converted Natives to ChristianityThey were all filibusters who helped weaken Spain’s control over Mexico and contributed to Mexican independence45s
- Q15The picture above would represent what era in Texas history?Age of ContactSpanish ColonialRevolution and RepublicMexican National45s
