Texas Revolution Unit 5

Front

By 1830, how many people lived in Texas, and what was a significant concern about them?

Back

25,000 people, mostly former Americans questioning their loyalty to Mexico

Front

What was Mexico's fear regarding the United States' westward expansion?

Back

That the U.S. would try to take Texas

Front

Why did many settlers in Texas lead to conflict with the Mexican government?

Back

They feared Mexico would abolish slavery.

Front

Who was allowed by the Mexican government to bring Anglo settlers to Nacogdoches?

Back

Haden Edwards

Front

What was the name of the area declared by Edwards in east Texas?

Back

Fredonian Republic

Front

What was the Fredonian Rebellion the first attempt of?

Back

Settlers to secede from Mexico

Front

Who was sent by the Mexican government to report on the conditions in Texas following the Fredonian Rebellion?

Back

General Manuel de Mier y Terán

Front

What did Mier y Terán observe about the Anglo settlers compared to the Tejanos?

Back

Anglo settlers outnumbered Tejanos 10 to 1

Front

What did Mier y Terán note about the influence of Mexican culture as he traveled northward?

Back

Mexican influence decreased

Front

What did Mier y Terán warn the Mexican president about in his letter?

Back

Settlers in Texas were likely going to rebel against Mexico