w10 Stephen F Austin and Freedonian Rebellion Flashcard

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What was Stephen F. Austin's primary role in the history of Texas? A) He was a military leader in the Texas Revolution. B) He was known as the "Father of Texas" for his role in colonization. C) He was the first governor of Texas. D) He discovered oil in Texas.

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He was known as the "Father of Texas" for his role in colonization.

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Which country did Stephen F. Austin work with to bring settlers to Texas?

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United States

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What was the name of the first group of settlers brought to Texas by Stephen F. Austin? A)The Texas Rangers, B)The Old Three Hundred, C)The Lone Star Settlers, D)The Austin Pioneers

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The Old Three Hundred

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What was one of the main reasons Stephen F. Austin's colonization efforts were successful?

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He negotiated favorable terms with the Mexican government.

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The Edwards brothers began their own republic because the Mexican Government refused to remove settlers off their claimed land. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Fredonian Rebellion

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What was the Fredonian Rebellion?

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Rebellion by H. Edwards against the Mexican Government

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How did the Mexican Government react to the Fredonian Rebellion? Options: a. The Mexican Government sent troops to end the Rebellion, B. Mexican Government stole the land from the Native Americans., C. The Mexican Government allowed Edwards to keep the Republic of Fredonia, D. Edwards land grant did not actually cause any problems.

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The Mexican Government sent troops to end the Rebellion.

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What was the main purpose of Mier y Terán's report?

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To ensure Texas remained part of Mexico.

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What did Mier y Terán observe about the population in Texas? Options: There were more Tejanos than Anglos, Anglos outnumbered Tejanos and Mexicans 10 to 1, There were no significant population differences, The population was mostly Mexican

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Anglos outnumbered Tejanos and Mexicans 10 to 1

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What was one of the outcomes of Mier y Terán's report? Options: a. Independence for Texas, b. More freedoms for Texas, c. Stricter regulations on Texas, d. Increased disease and famine in the region

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Stricter regulations on Texas