Causes of the Texas Revolution

I went to tour Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Mier y Teran Report

• Law of April 6, 1830

I am a law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. What cause of the Revolution am I?

• Mexican Independence of 1821

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Mier y Teran Report

Most importantly, the Law of April 6, 1830 stopped all American _________ to Texas.

• train routes

• immigration

• trade

• visits

What was Stephen F. Austin asked to do at the Convention 1833?

• He was asked to lead the Conventions.

• He was asked to write the resolutions and present them at the Convention.

• He was asked to leave the Convention because he agreed with the Mexican government.

• He was asked to go to Mexico City to discuss the resolutions with the Mexican government.

Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?

• He was plotting to overthrow the Mexican government.

• He was caught bringing in more slaves into Texas from Louisiana.

• His letter was intercepted that told the Texans to go ahead with their plans to organize a local government.

• He insulted the Mexican president by questioning the new laws that were in place to control Texas.

What was the effect of the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?

• He ran for public office.

• Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and it led to the start of the Texas Revolution.

• The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6, 1830.

• He was so upset he went back to the United States.

Which summary best describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

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

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

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

• A first attempt by Anglo settlers around Nacogdoches to declare their independence from Mexico.

What event led to the Teran Report?

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Battle of Medina

“Article 9. The introduction of foreigners across the northern frontier is prohibited under any pretext whatsoever, unless the said foreigners are provided with a passport issued by the agent of the republic at the point whence the said foreigners set out.”- Law of April 6, 1830

Which action is supported by Article 9 above?

• Mexico allowed for more empresario contracts.

• Mexico ended all immigration from the United States.

• Mexico encouraged settlers to leave Texas and move to New Mexico.

• Mexico made the ownership of slaves legal in Texas.

What did Stephen F. Austin's letter telling Texans to prepare for separate statehood from Caohuila lead to?

• Stephen F. Austin was arrested for treason against the government.

• Stephen F. Austin was appointed vice-president of Texas.

• Stephen F. Austin was killed by a Mexican soldier.

• Stephen F. Austin was elected President of Mexico.