Unrest & Revolt in Texas

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• end the trade between Texas and Mexico

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop Angelo influence from coming to Texas

One of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —

• align themselves with Santa Anna

• begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

• petition Santa Anna to grant them independence

• call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

• He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

The letter above was intended to —

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

• warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna’s approaching army

• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

In General Mier y Terán's investigation, he found that--

• Anglos outnumbered Mexicans 5 to 1

• Anglos outnumbered Mexicans 2 to 1

• Mexicans outnumbered Anglos 5 to 1

• Mexicans outnumbered Anglos 2 to 1

The Law of April 6, 1830, stopped immigration from _____ to Texas.

• Ireland

• Mexico

• Spain

• the United States

Which event does not lead to the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Haden Edwards not accepting election results

• Mexican government suspending Edward's land grant

• Settlers already established in Edwards Nacogdoches land grant

• Stephen F. Austin gathering troops to help fight the Mexican Army

How did the Fredonian Rebellion affect the Mexican government?

• The Mexican government was concerned the Texians might try to take over Texas

• All impresarios would loose land grants because of Haden Edwards

• The Fredonian Rebellion was a statement that anyone could stand up to the Mexican Army and win

• The Mexican government could no longer trust Stephen F. Austin