Fort Anahuac and the Texas Revolution

What was the name of the fort built by Colonel Juan Davis Bradburn?

• Fort Anahuac

• Fort San Jacinto

• Fort Goliad

• Fort Gonzales

Which river was the fort overlooking?

• Trinity River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Sabine River

What was the purpose of the six forts built by the Mexican government?

• To enforce the Law of April 6, 1830

• To protect the Anglo colonists

• To defend against Indian attacks

• To establish trade routes

Who was one of the principal instigators of the conflict at Fort Anahuac?

• William Barret Travis

• Stephen Austin

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Juan Davis Bradburn

What has recent archaeological work uncovered at the site of Fort Anahuac?

• Foundations and other remains

• Ancient artifacts

• Buried treasure

• Mexican military weapons

What were the intents of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Increase Mexican military presence in Texas

• Prohibit importation of slaves into Texas

• Collect duties on imports into Anglo colonies

• All of the above

Why did the Texians oppose Colonel Bradburn?

• They enjoyed their freedom from Mexican governmental authority

• They disagreed with the Law of April 6, 1830

• They resented the tariffs on imports

• All of the above

Who was arrested and imprisoned by Colonel Bradburn, sparking the settlers' discontent?

• Patrick Jack

• William Barret Travis

• Stephen Austin

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

What did the Texians do to oppose Colonel Bradburn?

• Formed an army to rescue their imprisoned friends

• Wrote resolutions detailing their grievances

• Aligned themselves with Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's faction

• All of the above

What happened to Fort Anahuac after the Texians drove out the Mexican troops?

• It was set on fire and destroyed

• It was rebuilt by the Texians

• It became a museum and historical park

• It was abandoned and left to decay