13.2 The Texas Revolution 1 of 2

13.2 The Texas Revolution 1 of 2

8th Grade American History

Multiple Choice

What did Stephen Austin's father want to do in Texas?

• Drill for oil

• Found an American colony

• Be a cattle rancher

Multiple Choice

Tejas had _______ Spanish settlers.

• many

• only

• few

Multiple Choice

Why did Spain allow Moses Austin to start an American colony in Texas?

• They couldn't get Spanish people to move there.

• He promised to build a successful tourist destination.

• He promised to follow Mexican laws.

Multiple Select

Which were requirements for the "Old Three Hundred" settlers?

• Become Mormon

• Prohibition (no drinking)

• Become a Mexican citizen

• Be hard-working

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT a reason American settlers in Texas were unhappy?

• Mexico outlawed slavery in 1829.

• They had to follow Mexican laws.

• Everything was bigger in Texas.

• All the official documents were in Spanish.

Multiple Choice

Who was General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?

• The first governor of Texas

• Leader of the American colony in Mexico

• The Mexican President

Multiple Choice

How did Santa Anna respond to talk of American rebellion?

• He sent more troops to Texas.

• He imprisoned all Americans in Texas.

• He had Moses Austin executed.