Texas R.

Multiple Choice

Which major events contributed to the growing tensions between Texas settlers and the Mexican government in the early 1800s?

• Fredonian Rebellion, Mier y Terán Report, Law of April 6th, 1830

• Battle of San Jacinto, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexican-American War

• Louisiana Purchase, Texas Revolution, Annexation of Texas

• Gadsden Purchase, Compromise of 1850, Missouri Compromise

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons some settlers supported Haden Edwards during the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Unfair treatment by Mexico

• Concerns over land grants

• Restricted American immigration

• Support from Stephen F. Austin

Open Ended

Explain how the Fredonian Rebellion influenced the relationship between Texas settlers and the Mexican government.

Open Ended

Would you join Haden Edwards' revolt? Why or why not?

Think about the issues settlers are facing, like land grants, restrictions on American immigration, and the growing tension with Mexico.

Explain your decision and how you feel about the potential consequences for yourself and your family.

Sentence Stem:

• I would join Haden Edward's revolt because _____.

Multiple Select

According to the Mier y Terán Report, why was the Mexican government concerned about American settlers in Texas?

• American settlers were becoming too powerful

• Settlers were following American customs instead of Mexican laws

• There was an increase in U.S. immigration

• Settlers were supporting Mexican laws

Open Ended

What actions do you think the Mexican government will take after receiving the Mier y Terán Report? (Think about immigration, military presence, and control over Texas.)

How do you think these actions will affect you as a settler?

Write down your predictions and how you would prepare for what’s coming next.

Sentence Stem:

The actions the Mexican Government will take after receiving the Mier y Teran report will be _______. I think this will affect me as a settler because _______.

Open Ended

Based on the Mier y Terán Report, predict how the Mexican government might respond to the growing influence of American settlers and how these actions could affect settlers in Texas.

Open Ended

Explain how the Law of April 6th, 1830 contributed to the growing tension between Texas settlers and the Mexican government. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a direct result of the Law of April 6th, 1830, according to the settlers in Texas?

• It allowed more Americans to immigrate to Texas.

• It banned U.S. immigration and placed taxes on goods from the U.S.

• It reduced the number of Mexican soldiers in Texas.

• It made trade with the U.S. easier.