Studies Weekly Week 15 - Unrest in Texas

Stephen F. Austin was a strong supporter of the Mexican government when his colony began in 1822. By 1835, he had turned against the Mexican government. How many years did it take Austin to make this change?

• 13

• 57

• 67

• 112

By 1830, there were 4,000 settlers in Austin's colony. There were about 20,000 Anglo settlers in all of Texas. How many Anglo American settlers did NOT live in Austin's colony?

• 4,000

• 12,000

• 16,000

• 20,000

Farmers in Austin's colony received 177 acres of land. Ranchers received 4,428 acres of land. How many more acres of land did ranchers receive than farmers?

• 4,605 acres

• 4,251 acres

• 4,351 acres

• 3,251 acres

Mexico passed a law allowing more immigrants into Texas in the year _________________.

• 1822

• 1830

• 1832

• 1825

Which of the following is the best summary of Stephen F. Austin's attitude toward Mexico in 1830?

• Austin thought Mexico was the best government on Earth.

• Austin did not trust the Mexican government to be fair with Texas.

• Austin turned against the Mexican government and called for a war of independence.

• Austin could not decide whether he supported or opposed the Mexican government.

Who were the "leather stockings"?

• Early Texans who refused to wear anything but leather stockings because they protected their feet from cactus thorns.

• Mountain men and frontiersmen who immigrated to Texas.

• An early Texas sports team who won many games against the Mexican team.

• Texans who supported Santa Anna instead of Texas.

Which meaning of the word crop is used in the article "Austin Turns Against Mexico"?

crop, n. .....................

• 1. a part of a birds gullet

• 2. any agriculture product that is grown and harvested

• 3. a group that appears together

• 4. the handle of a whip

After reading the article "Texas Settlements Become Ghost Towns" the reader can conclude that

• Texans knew Santa Anna was going to be defeated at San Jacinto.

• Texans left their towns because they thought Santa Anna's army was too powerful to stop.

• Santa Anna killed all of the citizens in every town he entered.

• Texans left their towns to fight with Santa Anna and the Mexican army.

There are Texans with guns, a cannon and a flag. Notice that the flag has "Come and take it" with a picture of a cannon on it. What message are the Texans really sending the Mexican government?

• The Texans are letting the Mexican government officials know that there is a sale on cannons.

• The Texans are letting the Mexican government officials know that they are not friendly and will fight them.

• The Texans are inviting the Mexican government officials to a convention to discuss cannons.

• None of the above

An armed fight against ones government is called a

• revolution

• rebellion

• war

• none of the above