Flashcard on Texas History

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Haden and Benjamin Edwards rebelled against the Mexican government and established the short-lived -

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Republic of Fredonia

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With which event of the Texas Revolution is the image above associated? Options: Fredonian Rebellion, Protest at Anahuac, Battle of Gonzales, Convention of 1832

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Battle of Gonzales

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Stephen F. Austin was sent to Mexico City to present the Texan delegates’ requests to the new president of Mexico. Which of the following was one of those requests?
- Texans wanted permission to practice religions other than Catholicism.
- Texans wanted permission to elect representatives as a separate state from Coahuila.
- Texans wanted the price of land to be raised an additional 15 cents an acre for new settlers.
- Texans wanted the Mexican government to defend Texans against Native American attacks.

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Texans wanted permission to elect representatives as a separate state from Coahuila.

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In what year was this document signed?

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1836

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Why did Mexico begin to distrust the United States in the early part of nineteenth century?

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Mexico feared the United States would try to take Texas as the country expanded westward.

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Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested and imprisoned by Mexican authorities?

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He wrote a letter encouraging Texans to form their own government.

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Which individual correctly replaces the question mark in the table? Options: Juan Seguín, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, William B. Travis

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Sam Houston

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Determine which part of the excerpt explains the purpose of William B. Travis’ letter. Select the correct answer: Textbox 1, Textbox 2, Textbox 3, Textbox 4

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Textbox 3

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What event of the Texas Revolution is being described by the Mexican general?

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Goliad Massacre

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How did weather impact Texans’ journey during the Runaway Scrape?

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Heavy rain caused the Sabine River to flood, making it difficult for them to cross.