Texas Quiz

Why did Mexican officials become concerned about the growing number of American settlers in Texas?

Mexican officials feared that the increase in American settlers would lead to the United States gaining control of the territory.

What major economic and legal conflicts arose between the Tejanos and the arriving Texians (American settlers)?

The arrival of Texians created hardships for the Tejanos because the Americans began purchasing all the free land, which threatened the Tejanos' agriculture-based survival.

What specific actions by the Mexican government and General Santa Anna led the Texians to view the government as "chaotic"?

The Texians were frustrated by a constantly changing presidency and the dictatorial rule of General Antonio López de Santa Anna, who held the presidency eleven times.

Why did Americans want to move to Texas?

Cheap land for cotton growing

How many pounds of cotton was being exported from Texas by 1827?

400,000

What year did Texas become a state?

1845