Unit 4 Intro
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- Q1What system was established during the Mexican National era in Texas history?establishment of the empresario system.establishment of Texas as a state.establishment of oil as a major industry.establishment of Texas as a republic.30s
- Q2Which significant change occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era?the fighting of the American Revolutionthe introduction of cattle ranchingthe conversion of American Indian tribesthe establishment of Anglo settlements30s
- Q3On which date did the Spanish sign the Treaty of Córdoba?182118031845177630s
- Q4What was the primary purpose of Anglo-American settlement in Texas compared to earlier Spanish colonization?Anglo-Americans came to search for the 'Seven Cities of Gold,' while the Spanish came to establish a democratic government.Anglo-Americans came primarily for cheap land to create farms and plantations, while the Spanish came primarily to establish missions and secure their claim on the territory.Anglo-Americans came to convert Native Americans to Protestantism, while the Spanish came to trade for furs with the French.Anglo-Americans came to establish military forts, while the Spanish came to escape debt in their home country.30s
- Q5What was the goal of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition?continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgoconvince the United States to support Mexicosuppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texasdefend settlers from attacks from American Indians30s
- Q6What economic motivation primarily drove Anglo-American settlers to Texas?The fertile soil of the coastal plain was the single environmental factor that guaranteed the economic success of all Anglo settlers.Settlers were forced to completely abandon their cultural traditions in order to adapt to the environmental challenges of farming in a hot, humid climate.The primary cultural motivation of the settlers was to recreate their Southern lifestyle, which was made difficult by the challenging Texas environment.The economic goal of growing cotton led settlers to a specific Texas environment, where they introduced the cultural institution of slavery and adapted their architectural traditions to the climate.30s
- Q7How did Mexican officials try to maintain culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios?introducing Spanish foods to the new settlersadministering Spanish language tests to settlersexpecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothingrequiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion30s
- Q8Which statement best explains the motivations for Anglo-American migration to Texas?came to protect British interestscame to trade with the American Indianscame for religious freedomcame for land grants30s
- Q9What were the environmental factors that shaped the development of Stephen F. Austin's colony?The hot, humid climate forced settlers to abandon their cultural building practices and adopt Native American architectural styles completely.The desire for cheap land for cash crops led Southern U.S. farmers to this specific environmental region, where they introduced and expanded the institution of slavery.The availability of fertile soil and river transport directly supported the settlers' primary economic goal of growing cotton for profit.The environmental challenge of heat led settlers to modify their traditional log cabin designs, creating new, adapted architectural styles like the dogtrot house.30s
- Q10Why is Stephen F. Austin considered the 'Father of Texas'?Because he led the Texas Revolution.Because he invented the cotton gin.Because of his leadership in establishing successful Anglo settlements and negotiating with the Mexican government, which allowed for the expansion of American immigration into Texas.Because he was the first president of Texas.30s
- Q11What system was established during the Mexican National era in Texas history?establishment of oil as a major industry.establishment of Texas as a state.establishment of the empresario system.establishment of Texas as a republic.30s
- Q12What major change occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era?the establishment of Anglo settlementsthe conversion of American Indian tribesthe fighting of the American Revolutionthe introduction of cattle ranching30s
- Q13Which date did the Spanish sign the Treaty of Córdoba to establish Mexico as an independent constitutional monarchy?184518361821181030s
- Q14Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820s?To search for cities of goldTo find cheap farmlandTo build missions and fortsTo gain religious freedom30s
- Q15Who developed a plan to move American families into Texas?Stephen F. AustinErasmo SeguínMoses AustinJuan Seguín30s