Question 1

What primary political action led to Stephen F. Austin’s arrest and imprisonment in Saltillo and Mexico City in January 1834?

Accepted Answer

He wrote a letter suggesting that Texans organize a temporary state government.

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He publicly advocated for Texas to declare immediate independence.

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He was accused of leading the Fredonian Rebellion.

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He refused to pay Mexican customs duties at the port of Anahuac.

Question 2

What environmental factor made the coastal plain between the Colorado and Brazos Rivers ideal for Stephen F. Austin's colony?

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The location provided rich, fertile soil and adequate water for profitable crop cultivation.

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It was the only part of Texas not claimed by previous Spanish land grants.

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The area lacked indigenous populations, guaranteeing peaceful settlement.

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It was far enough from Mexican military garrisons to allow for local autonomy.

Question 3

What was the main motivation for Moses Austin when he requested permission to bring Anglo-American families to Texas in 1820?

Accepted Answer

To regain his lost financial fortune after an economic depression.

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To promote Mexico's goal of converting Native American tribes to Catholicism.

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To secure a high-ranking political position in the Spanish government.

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To survey the Red River border established by the Adams-Onís Treaty.

Question 4

What was the most significant immediate provision of the Mexican Law of April 6, 1830?

Accepted Answer

It banned further immigration from the United States.

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It forced Texas to become a separate, independent state of Mexico.

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It created the state of Coahuila y Tejas and established Saltillo as the capital.

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It required all existing Texan settlers to surrender their land titles to the government.

Question 5

Besides Stephen F. Austin, which Mexican empresario successfully fulfilled the terms of his contract by settling his contracted number of families?

Accepted Answer

Martín De León.

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Samuel M. Williams.

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Green DeWitt.

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Haden Edwards.

Question 6

Under the terms required by Spanish and later Mexican authorities, what were Anglo-American settlers required to do to receive land grants?

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They had to be Catholics and pledge loyalty to the government.

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They had to recruit a minimum of five neighboring families and survey their own land plots.

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They had to pay a minimum of $1.25 per acre and purchase all supplies from Mexico.

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They had to speak fluent Spanish and join the national militia.

Question 7

What was the major political consequence for Texas established by the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

Accepted Answer

Texas was united with Coahuila into one state, Coahuila y Tejas.

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Texas became a separate state with its own legislature.

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It created four new departments (territories) to be controlled by the U.S..

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Texas was named the capital of the Mexican Federal Republic.

Question 8

Although Mexico officially banned slavery via a decree in 1829, why did this law have little practical effect on Anglo-American colonists in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Local officials in Texas declined to publish or enforce the law against slaveholders.

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The decree only applied to the Centralist party, which was out of power in Texas.

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The Mexican Congress immediately repealed the law due to U.S. pressure.

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Stephen F. Austin provided immediate compensation to all Texas slaveholders.

Question 9

What political stance did the Texas colonists take in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions of June 1832?

Accepted Answer

They announced their loyalty to Mexico but supported Federalist Santa Anna.

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They demanded that the Centralist president Anastacio Bustamante remain in power.

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They declared immediate independence from Mexico.

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They called for the immediate arrest of Stephen F. Austin for treasonous correspondence.

Question 10

What best explains the primary economic motivation for Anglo-American immigrants settling in Austin's colony?

Accepted Answer

To acquire vast amounts of cheap, fertile land for cash crops.

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To escape political persecution by the U.S. government.

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To search for gold and precious metals in the western territories.

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To establish manufacturing centers and shipbuilding industries along the coast.

Question 11

On which date did the Spanish sign the Treaty of Córdoba to establish Mexico as an independent constitutional monarchy?

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1821

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1845

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1718

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1519

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1836

Question 12

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to —

Accepted Answer

continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo

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convince the United States to support Mexico

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defend settlers from attacks from American Indians

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suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas

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