Texas Revolution

A forcible overthrow of the government in favor of a new system is called

• a colonist

• A Spanish mission

• a revolution

• a law

When Stephen F. Austin went to Mexico to talk to Santa Anna, their new president, he was

• Had dinner with the president

• Welcomed at the convening

• Santa Anna was happy to see him

• Arrested

What caused the language conflict?

• Many Anglo-Americans did not speak Spanish.

• Most Mexicans spoke French.

• Most Anglo-Americans spoke French.

• Most Mexicans spoke English.

What was the religious conflict?

• Most Anglo-Americans became catholic.

• Most Anglo-Americans did not become catholic.

• Most Mexicans did not become catholic.

• Most Mexicans became catholic.

What is a democracy?

• A type of government in which there is one sole ruler who creates and follows their own rules.

• Having different rights than other citizens

• Any government

• A form of government in which people rule by making decisions themselves or by choosing leaders to make a decision for them.

What was the result of the meeting with Stephen F. Austin and Mexico’s President Santa Anna?

• They became good friends.

• Austin became the president of Mexico.

• Santa Ana traveled to Texas to become friends with the settlers.

• Austin was arrested and put in jail for being part of the convention.

The Mexican government feared that Anglo Americans would soon take control of Texas. That’s why the Mexican government passed the _______ __ ____.

• Government conflict

• Language conflict

• The Law of 1830

• Religious conflict

Who was the chosen commander of the Texas army?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• George Washington

• Stephen F. Austin

The Texas constitution set up a _______________ to make the laws for the Republic of Texas.

• Convention

• Court System

• Congress

• Bill of Rights

The Constitution made Texas a republic.

• True

• False