Road to Revolution Notes Module

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Fredonian Rebellion in the context of Texas history?

• It marked the first attempt by Anglo settlers to secede from Mexico.

• It was the final battle for Texas independence.

• It resulted in immediate independence for Texas.

• It was a peaceful negotiation between settlers and the Mexican government.

Multiple Choice

What was the main cause of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• A dispute over land grants between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers

• A disagreement between the Spanish and Mexican governments

• A conflict between Anglo settlers and Native Americans

• A rebellion led by Austin's colony

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the scientific expedition led by General Manuel de Mier y Terán into Texas in 1827?

• To find gold and silver

• To observe natural resources and natives, and assess American attitudes in Texas

• To establish new settlements

• To negotiate with Native American tribes

Open Ended

Explain how the Mier y Terán Report influenced the Law of April 6, 1830.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were direct results of the Law of April 6, 1830?
(Select multiple!)

• Outlawed further introduction of slaves into Mexico

• Prohibited immigration from the United States

• Encouraged more American settlers

• Suspended existing empresario contracts

Multiple Choice

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested in Saltillo, Coahuila in January after his trip to Mexico City?

• He tried to escape from Mexico

• He was suspected of trying to incite insurrection in Texas

• He refused to deliver the petitions

• He insulted President Santa Anna

Multiple Choice

What were the two main opposing viewpoints debated during the Consultation of 1835, and who were the leaders of each faction?

• Continue a diplomatic relationship with Mexico led by Stephen F. Austin, and immediately declare independence led by William Wharton and Henry Smith.

• Continue fighting with Mexican forces led by Sam Houston, and negotiate peace led by Stephen F. Austin.

• Establish a provisional government led by Sam Houston, and dissolve the government led by William Wharton.

• Support the Constitution of 1824 led by Henry Smith, and reject the Constitution led by Stephen F. Austin.

Match

Match the following people from Road to Revolution with the correct description.

• Haden Edwards

• Manuel de Mier y Teran

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

Fredonian Rebellion

Wrote report stating 10:1 Anglo:Tejano

President of MX - said he was Federalist

Thrown in jail for treason.

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Wrote report stating 10:1 Anglo:Tejano

• President of MX - said he was Federalist

• Thrown in jail for treason.

Categorize

Options (11)

10:1 Ratio

Anglos are not adapting to Mexican culture

put into law after Mier y Teran report

outlaws immigration from the United States

makes Anglo settlers VERY upset

written by Anglo colonists

state Anglos support the Constitution of 1824

intercepted by MX government

states to start making a new state government

warns of potential future war

Anglos support Santa Anna as President

Organize these descriptions with the correct document from class.

Mier y Teran Report

Law of April 6, 1830

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Stephen F. Austin Letter

Reorder

Put the following in the correct order of the Road to Revolution.

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Mier y Teran Report

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Stephen F. Austin gets arrested.

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