Road to Revolution Review

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caused by a dispute over land around Nacogdoches

Texans outlined why they were in conflict with the Mexican Army

stopped immigration from the U.S. to Texas

first battle of the revolution, fought over a cannon

Haden Edwards and his militia briefly claimed independence for his colony

Texans wanted Mexico to follow their Constitution of 1824

made as a reaction to Mier y Teran's report on Texas

victory showed the Texans that they could win independence

Organize these items into the correct categories [each category should have exactly two answers]

Fredonian Rebellion

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Law of April 6

Battle of Gonzales

Multiple Choice

What was the CAUSE of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Haden Edwards was mad after the Mexican government cancelled his empresario contract

• Haden Edwards established a new colony that was attacked by people from other colonies

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What were the findings of the Mier y Terán Report regarding Anglo settlers?

• They were outnumbered by Mexicans

• They were more loyal to Mexico

• They had no influence

• They were outnumbered 10 to 1

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What was the impact of the Fredonian Rebellion on the Mexican government?

• It strengthened Mexican loyalty

• It made the Mexican government suspicious of Anglo loyalty

• It led to the independence of Texas

• It had no significant impact

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Which best describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

• A demand for changes to the Mexican Constitution in favor of General Antonio López de Santa Anna in 1832

• A reaction in Texas to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin in Mexico in January 1834

• A demonstration by supporters of the Texan fighters in the Alamo in 1836

• An attempt by settlers around Nacogdoches to declare their independence from Mexico in 1826

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What changes did Santa Anna implement that led to the loss of political rights for Texans?

• Abandoned the federalist Constitution

• Became a centralist dictator

• Sent troops to disarm colonists

• All of the above

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What were the key provisions of the Law of April 6, 1830, and how did it impact Texans?

• Banned immigration from the U.S.

• Suspended empresario contracts

• Imposed tariffs on U.S. goods

• All of the above

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Which statements BEST describe Stephen F. Austin's actions following the passage of the Law of April 6, 1830?

Select TWO correct answers.

• He established a colony in the Coastal Plains region.

• He attempted to negotiate with Mexican leaders.

• He followed the law and disbanded the Austin colony

• He traveled to Mexico City following the passage of the law.

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Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested for treason?

• Because he sent a letter stating that Texas should go ahead and be its own state

• Santa Anna and Stephen F. Austin agreed Texas should be its own state

• Because he had slaves

• Santa Anna agreed since Stephen F. Austin was not Roman Catholic that he should arrested

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What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales in the context of the Texas Revolution?

• It marked the beginning of armed conflict

• It was a peaceful negotiation

• It resulted in a treaty

• It was a minor skirmish

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How did the Battle of Gonzales help the Texas Revolution? (select 2)

• Assured Mexico would defeated the Texans

• Motivated US to help Texas

• Proved Texans could defeat the Mexican army

• Proved Texas could win independence

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Which are true statements about the Battle of Gonzales?

• Mexican Army won the battle

• Texas Army was forced to return their cannon

• Santa Anna was killed in battle

• first battle of the Texas Revolution

• made Texans feel confident that they could win the war