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What year marks the beginning of the Age of Contact in Texas history?
What year marks the beginning of the Age of Contact in Texas history?
- 1718
- 1824
- 1821
- 1519 (correct)
Who was the priest that led the Mexican Revolution?
Who was the priest that led the Mexican Revolution?
- Jose Gutierrez de Lara
- Fray Marcos de Niza
- Father Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla (correct)
- Cabeza de Vaca
Which era allowed Anglo colonies to settle in Texas under the National Colonization Law?
Which era allowed Anglo colonies to settle in Texas under the National Colonization Law?
- Anglo Colonization Era (correct)
- Mexican Independence Era
- Missions Era
- Age of Contact
What significant event occurred in 1821 concerning Mexico?
What significant event occurred in 1821 concerning Mexico?
Which explorer is NOT associated with the Age of Contact in Texas history?
Which explorer is NOT associated with the Age of Contact in Texas history?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?
Which figure was involved in bringing volunteers from the United States to Texas?
Which figure was involved in bringing volunteers from the United States to Texas?
What was the primary purpose of the missions established during the Missions Era?
What was the primary purpose of the missions established during the Missions Era?
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Study Notes
Age of Contact (1519)
- Spanish explorers began arriving in Texas.
- Pineda explored the Texas coastline.
- Cabeza de Vaca and Fray Marcos de Niza were among the early explorers.
- Coronado's expedition further explored the region.
Missions Era (1718)
- Mission San Antonio de Valero (later known as the Alamo) was established.
- Father Antonio de Olivares played a significant role in the Missions Era.
Mexican Independence Era (1821)
- Mexico gained independence from Spain, initiated by Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
- José Gutiérrez de Lara, a Mexican leader, recruited American volunteers to fight for independence.
- The Battle of Medina resulted in the defeat of American volunteers fighting for Mexican independence.
Anglo Colonization Era (1824)
- Anglo settlements in Texas were permitted.
- The National Colonization Law of 1824 offered land at low costs to attract Anglo settlers.
- The law was consistent with Mexico's Federal Constitution.
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