Mexican National Era

1. What is the definition of an Anglo American?

2. Moses Austin originally made his fortune in which industry?

3. In regards to land, what does it mean to Survey?

4. Why did the demand for lead, in the United States, decrease after the War of 1812?

5. Which historical figure helped Moses Austin after the Governor rejected his first proposal?

6. Who became Moses Austin's successor after his death and holds the title "Father of Texas?

7. What is an Emprasario?

8. Stephen F. Austin's colony was located in which geographic region?

9. Mexico won its independence from Spain in which year?

10. Stephen Austin recieved permission from the Mexican Government to form a militia to fight who?

11. In the Mexican government formed after 1821, which party favored a weaker central government?

12. All of the following are true about The State Colonization Law of 1825 except...

13. Which Emprasario's contract was canceled as a result of the Fredonian Rebellion?

14. What nickname was given to Austin's original colony?

15. By 1833, Anglo American's outnumbered native Mexicans in Texas by how many?

16. Early settlers to Austin's colony came from all of these states except...

17. In 1825, 25% of the population in Austin's colony was made up of ______, brought in by southern farmers.

When did the Mexican National Era end?

Pick one Empresario that we discussed and took notes on in class. Describe why you believe that person to be the most important historical character to Texas history.