UIL 7th & 8th- #1

What happened at the Battle of Gonzales?

• Anglos joined the Mexicans and fought against the rebels.

• Mexicans massacred the Anglos and burned their houses.

• Anglos refused to give up their cannon and ammunition, opened fire on Mexicans

• Anglos surrendered to Mexicans and gave up everything they had.

What was the exact name of the letter that William B. Travis wrote?

• "To all Texans and Americans in the world"

• "To the People of Texas and all Americans in the world"

• "Victory or Death"

• "For the People of Texas and all Americans in the world"

What is true about George Childress?

• Wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence

• He was in the Battle of the Alamo

• Led the Texas Revolution

• He survived the Goliad massacre

What led to the Fredonian Rebellion?

• The colonies decided to unite as one nation and declared themselves an independent country.

• Benjamin Edwards wanted to formulate a new independent nation, and eventually got most of the rebels killed.

• Benjamin Edwards was annoying the Mexican officials.

• Haden Edwards complained about how the rules were so unfair.

Who won the mayor election of Nacogdoches between Samuel Norris and Haden Edwards?

• Samuel Norris

• Haden Edwards

Which of these answer choices show the events that led to the Texas Revolution in order?

• Law of April, 1830, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, Bustamante Government, Mexican Constitution.

• Mexican constitution, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, Law of April 6, 1830, Turtle Bayou Resolutions.

• Mexican Constitution of 1824, Bustamante Government, Law of April 6, 1830, Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Mexican Constitution of 1824, Bustamante Government, Law of April 6, 1930, Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Article VI of the Texas Constitution, Sec. 2 Qualified Voter: Registration: Absentee Voting...everyone who is a citizen and a resident of this state shall be deemed a qualified voter.

WHICH CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLE IS BEING REPRESENTED?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Unlimited Government

The Bill of Rights being included in the Texas Constitution reflects a commitment to _.

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

The Texas Constitution reflects the democratic principle of popular sovereignty by_.

• Providing for the election of government officials.

• Establishing 3 branches of government.

• Guaranteeing the individual rights of citizens.

Article I

Bill of Rights

Sec. 2. INHERENT POLITICAL POWER, REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. All political power is inherent in the people...The Texas Constitution, 1876.

Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances