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All of the following were concessions made by Santa Anna except

A
repealing the ban on US immigration.
B
improving the mail system.
C
improving the court system.
D
making Texas a separate Mexican State.
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To avoid getting into trouble with the Mexican government, the colonists marching at Anahuac said they were supporting

A
Santa Anna
B
John Austin
C
Bustamante
D
de las Piedras
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All of the following were part of the Mexican Decree of April 6, 1830, except:

A
Further immigration from Europe into Texas was banned.
B
Further immigration from the United States into Texas was banned.
C
Incomplete empresario contracts were canceled.
D
Imported goods from the United States were taxed.
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Which of the following was not an influence on Texas culture by early European immigrants?

A
cattle ranching
B
architecture
C
plantation farming
D
Catholicism
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The revolt at Anahuac ended with _____________.

A
the return of Stephen F. Austin
B
the outbreak of malaria
C
the surrender of Captain Tenorio’s forces
D
the surrender of William B. Travis
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All of the following are true about Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna except:

A
He fought against Mexico for Spain.
B
He was a dedicated liberal leader.
C
He was elected president of Mexico.
D
He became a dictator.
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The Fredonian Rebellion was a dispute between _______________.

A
President Victoria and Colonel José de las Piedras
B
Stephen F. Austin and Haden Edwards
C
the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers
D
the Mexican government and Anglo Texans
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A
The events surrounding the Fredonian Revolt increased tensions between the Texas settlers and the Cherokee.
B
The events surrounding the Fredonian Revolt increased tensions between Anglo settlers in Texas and the Mexican government.
C
The events surrounding the Fredonian Revolt increased tensions between the Anglo settlers in Texas and the United States.
D
The events surrounding the Fredonian Revolt increased tensions between the settlers in Nacogdoches and those living to the east on neutral ground.
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Which of the following statements about the Mexican Constitution of 1824 is false?

A
The Mexican Constitution was written by the empresarios.
B
The Mexican Constitution was similar to the United States Constitution.
C
The Mexican Constitution stated that the people would elect a president.
D
The Mexican Constitution established a congress.
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To discourage Spanish settlers from staying in Texas, Native Americans ___________.

A
burned the landscape, setting fire to the farms and settlements of the Spanish.
B
refused to trade with them during times of drought and famine.
C
raided their camps and settlements, forcibly taking whatever they wanted.
D
pitted settlers against each other.
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_______________ refers to an official declaration that formally states a group’s opinion or intension.

A
Demand
B
Petition
C
Altercation
D
Resolution
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The Spanish established presidios and missions in Texas to __________.

A
create a farming community.
B
spread their influence, culture, and religion among the Native Americans.
C
collect taxes and establish government.
D
provide as ports for explorers searching for gold.
13

Which of the following statements about the development of Texas is false?

A
Early immigrants wanted to settle Texas to escape religious persecution.
B
As people began to settle into Texas, trade between the colonies increased.
C
Cattle ranching became a major industry for Texas during early settlement.
D
Different cultures influenced Texan traditions.
14

The main goal of the empresario system in Texas was to _____________.

A
create a system of government
B
promote immigration
C
increase cattle raching
D
defend the states against Spaniards
15

The commander of Coahuila ordered the arrests of the Texans involved in the Anahuac revolt. How did the Texans respond?

A
Called representatives together for a consultation.
B
Declared war on Mexico.
C
Prepared for battle.
D
Put the men in jail and waited for the commander to arrive.
16

Reforms wanted by Texans at the Convention of 1832 included all of the following, except

A
to make Texas its own Mexican state
B
the appointment a land title commissioner
C
an end to the customs duties
D
to reinstate immigration from the United States.
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Which of the following was not considered a benefit of establishing the Immigration Law of 1824 by the Mexican government?

A
Immigration would increase the worth of the land.
B
Immigration would help the Mexican people adopt Anglo culture.
C
Immigration would provide more opportunities for trade.
D
Immigration would increase the population to fight against hostile Native American attacks.
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To secure a land title from the Mexican government, what did Anglos have to promise?

A
to employ only Mexicans, and not other Anglos on their farm
B
to pay double the taxes
C
to convert to Catholicism
D
to learn the Spanish language
19

Who is credited with establishing big industry ranching in Texas?

A
Stephen Austin
B
Martin de Leon
C
Father Hidalgo
D
Green Dewitt
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Spanish settlers in Texas experienced hostile interactions with Native American groups.

A
T
B
F

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