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Haden Edwards and his brother revolted and declared Nacogdoches free from Mexico after his land grand was revoked by Mexico. What was this brief revolt called that led to Mexico sending Mier Y Teran to tour Texas?

• Cordova Rebellion

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Siege of San Antonio

• Mier Expedition

Mexican General Manuel de Mier y Terán warned Mexico of

• the increasing number of settlers arriving from Europe.

• the growing American influence in East Texas and that if Mexico did nothing they would lose Texas to the US.

• the water shortages in areas of West Texas.

• American Indians who did not want to be Mexican citizens.

Why did Mexico pass the Law of April 06, 1830?

• To encourage immigration from the United States

• To move Texas Indians onto reservations

• to control the American Presence in Texas

• It thought that there should be more immigration from the U.S.

How did the Texan settlers feel about the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Excited

• Happy

• Angry

• Thrilled

Stephen F. Austin traveled to Mexico City to negotiate with the Mexican Government. This led to his arrest by the Mexican government because....?

• of the letter about a new state government that was considered treason

• 
  he stole empresario land grants in Mexico

• he asked Santa Anna for Texas to be independent from Mexico

What was the considered the FIRST battle of the Texas Revolution that flew this flag?

• the Battle of Gonzales

• battle of the Alamo

• battle of Coleto

• Battle of Goliad

Which Texas leader was most responsible for this headline? He served as the commander of the Texas army.

• William B. Travis

• David G. Burnet

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Sam Houston

William B. Travis wrote a letter entitled "To the People of Texas and All Americans Around the World." What was the purpose of this letter?

• He wanted to encourage more Americans to migrate to Texas.

• He requested help from all Texas and Americans to fight at the Alamo.

• He wanted to gain support or Mexico's efforts to stop the Texas rebels.

• He wanted to get help in his efforts to invade Mexico.

Which of the following best explains the role of William B. Travis in the Texas Revolution?

• He commanded the forces that defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto

• He commanded the forced that preferred death over surrender in defending the Alamo.

• He commanded the forces that surrendered at Goliad and were massacred by Mexican troops

• He was the first Anglo-American settler to declare the independence of Texas from Mexico

Who was the Texas leader at the Battle of Coleto Creek and later executed at Goliad? 

• William B. Travis

• James Fannin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston