Causes of the Texas Revolution (Part 1)

Multiple Choice

Who was Haden Edwards?

• An American Empresario

• An American soldier

• One of Austin's "Old 300"

• The Mayor of Nacogadoches

Multiple Choice

What was Edwards' problem with the Mexican settlers?

• They didn't have papers to prove they owned their land

• They were secretly spies for the Mexican government

• They all owed Edwards money

• They had stolen Edwards' land from him

Multiple Choice

What did Edwards do when he heard the Mexican army was approaching?

• Declared Texas an independent nation

• Went home to the United States

• Declared himself the King of Mexico

• Let the Mexican settlers keep their land

Multiple Choice

Who's side did Austin fight on during the Fredonian rebellion?

• Haden Edwards' side

• Mexico's side

• America's side

• Spain's side

Multiple Choice

Who did Mexico send to investigate Texas?

• Manuel Mier y Teran

• Stephen F. Austin

• Haden Edwards

• Moses Austin

Multiple Select

What did the Mier y Teran Report say?

• There are too many Anglos in Texas

• Mexico was in danger of losing Texas

• Mexico should kick out all the Anglo settlers

• Texas was doing just fine on its own

Multiple Select

Which of the following were part of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Cancelled all Empresario licenses

• Kicked all the Anglos out of Texas

• Banned anyone from bringing new slaves into Texas

• Put extra taxes on anything from the United States

Multiple Choice

Which of these best summarizes the Mier y Teran report?

• Mexico should let Texas become independent

• The Fredonian Rebellion was nothing to worry about

• There are too many Anglos in Texas

• More Anglos should be let into Mexico

Multiple Choice

What happened to Haden Edwards after the Fredonian Rebellion?

• He became the Mayor of Nacogdoches

• He was killed by the Mexican army

• He ran back home to the United States

• He moved to San Antonio and became a rancher

Poll

How do you think the Anglos felt after the Law of April 6, 1830 was passed?

• Scared

• Angry

• Proud

• Excited