Chapter 9: Road to Revolution

Why did thousands of Anglo Americans move to Texas?

• they were attracted to cheap land

• they wanted to take over the Indian tribes

• they thought they were better then the Tejanos

• they didn't like living in the U.S

Who gained control of the Mexican government in 1829?

• Federalists

• Centralists

• The U.S

• None of the above

What did Haden Edwards tell all the settlers on his land grant?

• to expect raids from the near by Indian tribes

• they all had to leave no matter what

• They had to show proof they had title to the land or buy it from him.

• all of the above

What happened to Edwards after settlers complained to Mexican officials?

• The Mexican government killed him

• The Mexican government arrested him

• The Mexican government did nothing

• The Mexican government cancelled his land grants

What bold action did Haden Edwards take?

• established the Republic of Fredonia

• took over Turtle Bayou

• wrote a constitution for Texas

• arrested Santa Anna

Who did Edwards ask to help him? Select all that apply

• Austin's colony

• Fugitives living in the Neutral Grounds

• Karankaows

• U.S

Why did the Fredonian Rebellion worry Mexican officials?

• it would resume immigration from the U.S

• it would exempt Texas from import duties

• the revolt was part of the American scheme to acquire Texas

• Bradburn was gaining too much power

What did Meir y Teran urge the Mexican government to do?

• revolt against Texas

• ask Bradburn for help

• apply for duties on imports from foreign nations

• to place more troops around Texas settlements

Who was in command of the garrison on the Trinity River?

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F Austin

• Colonel Bradburn

• Ugartechea

What was Colonel Bradburn's job?

• to place more troops around Texas settlements

• enforce the duty on goods imported by ships into Texas

• obtained a cannon from Brazoria

• Resume immigration from the U.S