7th Grade: Unrest and Revolt

What was the reason that the Texans created the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• The right of revolt against the Mexican government

• Grievances against Great Britain and King George III

• List of grievances against the United States

• The right to revolt against the Texas Native Americans

William B. Travis was a letter written to Texas and America with the intent to...

• notify Santa Anna that the Texans intended to fight

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

• warn Sam Houston that Mexico's army was approaching

• Advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon

After Stephen F. Austin left Mexico City he was arrested for what reason?

• fighting with Mexican authorities

• hiding a cannon

• a letter he wrote to Texans

• not having his passport

How in 1834 did Santa Anna angered American settler in Texas?

• He closed Catholic churches

• He confiscate their land

• He refused to let Stephen F. Austin out of jail.

• He declared himself a dictator

The Turtle Bayou Resolutions declared that..

• Loyalty to Mexico

• Planned rebellion

• Independence

• Own constitution

Which one was not a part of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Citizens needed a passport to enter Mexico

• Mexico would pay Anglos travel expenses to come to Texas

• Mexico would not allow any more slaves to enter Texas

• Commissioner to over see empresario contracts.

What was the main objective of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• End trade agreements between Texas and Mexico

• Prevent Texas from declaring independence

• To strictly control Anglo Americans in Texas

Difference in the first and second battles at San Antonio between the Texans and the Mexican army?

• Tejanos fought for Mexico during the first battle and fought with the United States in the second battle.

• Mexico withdrew out of Texas in the first battle and defeated the Texans in the second battle.

• Native Americans fought with the Mexican army during the first battle.

• Native Americans helped the Texans in the first battle but fought with Mexican during the second battle.

Who wrote the letter to the people of Texas, calling for "Victory or Death"

• David G Burnet

• William B Travis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the importance of the Battle of Gonzales?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.