Causes of Texas Revolution

Which of the following describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Arrested Stephen F. Austin

• Led by Haden Edwards in Nacogdoches, Texas

• Signed laws to agree with the Mexican government

• Supported by Spanish Government

The Edwards brothers began their own republic because the Mexican Government refused to remove settlers off their claimed land. What cause of the Revolution am I?

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Which summary best describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

• A demand for changes to the Mexican Constitution in favor of General Antonio López de Santa Anna.

• A reaction in Texas to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin in Mexico.

• A demonstration by supporters of the Texan fighters in the Alamo.

• A first attempt by Anglo settlers around Nacogdoches to declare their independence from Mexico.

I went to tour Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Mier y Teran Report

• Law of April 6, 1830

Why did the Mexican government send Mier y Teran to Texas?

• He was the new governor of the State of Texas

• He was to bring troops to fight in Nacogdoches

• He was to find out what was going on in Texas and report on his findings

• He was too close to the Alamo

What event led to the Mier y Teran Report?

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Battle of Medina

I am a law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. What cause of the Revolution am I?

• Mexican Independence of 1821

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Mier y Teran Report

“Article 9. The introduction of foreigners across the northern frontier is prohibited under any pretext whatsoever, unless the said foreigners are provided with a passport issued by the agent of the republic at the point whence the said foreigners set out.”- Law of April 6, 1830

Which action is supported by Article 9 above?

• Mexico allowed for more empresario contracts.

• Mexico ended all immigration from the United States.

• Mexico encouraged settlers to leave Texas and move to New Mexico.

• Mexico made the ownership of slaves legal in Texas.

Which of the following is an example of rights Texans had under the US Constitution, but no longer was provided in the Mexican Constitution?

• "The Supreme power of the Federation as to its exercise, is divided into the legislative, executive and judicial powers.

• "The Chamber of Deputies shall be composed of representatives, the whole of which shall be elected every two years by the citizens of the States."

• "The religion of the Mexican nation shall perpetually remain the Roman Catholic and Apostolic."

• "Congress will enact laws to punish those violating the constitution.

Why did the Anglos in Texas want Texas to be a separate state in Mexico?

• They wanted to have rights that reflected their needs.

• They wanted Texas to be independent from Mexico.

• They wanted the central government to be more powerful.

• They wanted to have a new president over Texas.