Mexico Becomes Independent

Who did the settlers support for president of Mexico at the Turtle Bayou Resolution?

• Donald J. Trump
• Stephen F. Austin
• Augnostio Bustamente
• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

In 1835 Stephen austin believed Santa Anna was becoming a

• Republican
• Centralist
• Federalist
• Dictator

An epidemic hit Texas while Austin was imprisoned, what was it?

• cholera
• smallpox
• eboli
• dengue flu

Whats a filibuster?

• people who settle illegally
• a person warned to stay out of Texas
• people fighting without their government permission.
• people fighting with their government permission.

What was the biggest threat Mexico faced at the end of Spanish rule?

• poverty
• France
• Native Americans
• United States

Why did the Old Three Hundred have the best land?

• They got to Texas first
• They were wealthier
• They were Austin's friends
• They were members of the militia

Why did settlers of Nacogdoches develop an independent life?

• The were isolated and Spain and Mexico had little control over them
• the population was so large they had to rely on themselves
• The French ruled this colony
• They were protected by the missions

The Turtle Bayou writer's thought Antonio Lopez was...

• an opponent of civil authority
• talented and distinguished leader
• a violator of the constitution
• a military dictator

What restriction did the 1824 law place on new settlers?

• Only men with wives and children could settle.
• Colonies had to be close to the coast
• Land grants had to exceed 5,000 acres
• Settlers had to become permanent residents

What did the Mexican Government do to reform Texas while Austin was imprisoned?

• Duty on imported goods were lifted
• A strict limit on immigration from the US
• Texas was divided into departments
• Anglo Americans no longer required to become Catholics