1.What effect did secularization of the Spanish missions have on California?
A.It had no effect, the church continued to operate private missions.
B.It allowed more land for cattle ranching.
C.It led to more attacks from Native Americans.
D.It led to the establishment of small villages around the former missions.
2.Why did increased American settlement of California cause problems with Mexico?
A.American settlers unfairly took over land belonging to Mexico.
B.The differences between southern Mexico and California were now greater.
C.Mexico did not want Americans moving into California.
D.American settlers destroyed what Mexicans had built in California.
3.What Spanish policy did Mexico continue which led to a revolt against the government?
A.Only allowing Spanish Dons to own land
B.Utilizing Spanish as central language
C.Allowing Americans to settle in Texas
D.Heavily taxing trade
4.What did the National Colonization Act do?
A.Assigned empresarios to govern colonies in Texas.
B.Offered incentives for Americans to become Mexican citizens.
C.Taxed imports from foreign countries.
D.Built trading routes to increase emigration to Texas.
5.What problems did Mexico face as a result of Americans settling in Texas?
A.Increased theft and violence
B.Greater attacks from Native Americans
C.Overpopulation and tensions between Americans and Mexicans
D.Lack of acceptance by Americans of Mexican culture
6.What did Mexico do in attempt to resolve the concerns with American emigration?
A.Closed its borders to the United States.
B.Banned the import of slave labor.
C.Taxed imported goods.
D.All of the above
7.What did the two conventions in San Felipe, Texas in 1832 and 1833 request of the Mexican government?
A.Independence from Mexico
B.Lower taxes for empresarios
C.Reopened borders and lessened taxes on imports
D.Equal citizenship for Americans
8.Who was Sam Houston?
A.President of the conventions of San Felipe
B.Commander of Texas rebellion against Mexico
C.Brother of Empresario who rebelled against Mexican authority
D.Leader of a party of Tejanos who prevented potential rebellion
9.What happened at the Alamo in 1836?
A.Texan rebels delayed Santa Anna’s troops to allow the Texas army time to organize.
B.Texan rebels defeated Santa Anna’s troops despite being significantly outnumbered.
C.Texas won its independence from Mexico.
D.President Santa Anna was captured in battle.
10.How did Texas eventually gain its freedom?
A.The United States army intervened and together they defeated Mexico.
B.Santa Anna surrendered and agreed to grant Texas independence.
C.Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign an independence treaty.
D.Sam Houston negotiated with Mexico and agreed to pay for Texas territory.
A.It had no effect, the church continued to operate private missions.
B.It allowed more land for cattle ranching.
C.It led to more attacks from Native Americans.
D.It led to the establishment of small villages around the former missions.
2.Why did increased American settlement of California cause problems with Mexico?
A.American settlers unfairly took over land belonging to Mexico.
B.The differences between southern Mexico and California were now greater.
C.Mexico did not want Americans moving into California.
D.American settlers destroyed what Mexicans had built in California.
3.What Spanish policy did Mexico continue which led to a revolt against the government?
A.Only allowing Spanish Dons to own land
B.Utilizing Spanish as central language
C.Allowing Americans to settle in Texas
D.Heavily taxing trade
4.What did the National Colonization Act do?
A.Assigned empresarios to govern colonies in Texas.
B.Offered incentives for Americans to become Mexican citizens.
C.Taxed imports from foreign countries.
D.Built trading routes to increase emigration to Texas.
5.What problems did Mexico face as a result of Americans settling in Texas?
A.Increased theft and violence
B.Greater attacks from Native Americans
C.Overpopulation and tensions between Americans and Mexicans
D.Lack of acceptance by Americans of Mexican culture
6.What did Mexico do in attempt to resolve the concerns with American emigration?
A.Closed its borders to the United States.
B.Banned the import of slave labor.
C.Taxed imported goods.
D.All of the above
7.What did the two conventions in San Felipe, Texas in 1832 and 1833 request of the Mexican government?
A.Independence from Mexico
B.Lower taxes for empresarios
C.Reopened borders and lessened taxes on imports
D.Equal citizenship for Americans
8.Who was Sam Houston?
A.President of the conventions of San Felipe
B.Commander of Texas rebellion against Mexico
C.Brother of Empresario who rebelled against Mexican authority
D.Leader of a party of Tejanos who prevented potential rebellion
9.What happened at the Alamo in 1836?
A.Texan rebels delayed Santa Anna’s troops to allow the Texas army time to organize.
B.Texan rebels defeated Santa Anna’s troops despite being significantly outnumbered.
C.Texas won its independence from Mexico.
D.President Santa Anna was captured in battle.
10.How did Texas eventually gain its freedom?
A.The United States army intervened and together they defeated Mexico.
B.Santa Anna surrendered and agreed to grant Texas independence.
C.Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign an independence treaty.
D.Sam Houston negotiated with Mexico and agreed to pay for Texas territory.