Causes of the Texas Revolution

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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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I went to tour Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Mier y Teran Report

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I am a law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Law of April 6, 1830

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What feelings were expressed in the Turtle Bayou Resolution in regards to President Anastasio Bustamente?

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They were against him and supported Santa Anna.

Front

In this document Texans pledged their loyalty to Santa Anna and Mexico as he promised to follow the democratic (people have power) Constitution of 1824. What cause of the Revolution am I?

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Turtle Bayou Resolutions

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What was the effect of the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?

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Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and it led to the start of the Texas Revolution.

Front

Which is the correct order of events? I. Mier y Teran Report II. Arrest of Stephen F. Austin III. Fredonian Rebellion IV. Turtle Bayou Resolutions V. Law of April 6, 1830

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III, I, V, IV, II

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Which summary best describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

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A first attempt by Anglo settlers around Nacogdoches to declare their independence from Mexico.

Front

What report recommended that soldiers need to occupy Texas forts to enforce Mexican law, Texans need to trade more with Mexico rather than the U.S., and immigration to Texas should be more from Mexico and Europe rather than the U.S.?

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Mier y Teran's Report

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Which of the following is an example of rights Texans had under the US Constitution, but no longer was provided in the Mexican Constitution? "The Supreme power of the Federation as to its exercise, is divided into the legislative, executive and judicial powers., "The Chamber of Deputies shall be composed of representatives, the whole of which shall be elected every two years by the citizens of the States., "The religion of the Mexican nation shall perpetually remain the Catholic and Apostolic., "Congress will enact laws to punish those violating the constitution.

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The religion of the Mexican nation shall perpetually remain the Catholic and Apostolic.