Texas Revolution Causes and Complaints

The Texans were so unhappy with Mexico because Mexico

• stopped U.S. immigration to Texas

• wanted to end slavery in Texas

• all of the above

Why did Mexico stop all empresario's land grants?

• Mexico thought Texas was growing too fast

• Because of Haden Edwards claimed Texas and called it Fredonia

• Mexico was afraid of the United States government

What role did Santa Anna play in the Texas Revolution?

• President and General of Mexico

• Leader of the rebellion

• Commander of the garrison of Goliad

Which day did the Texans delegates write and approved the Declaration of Independence?

• March 2, 1836

• January 10, 1836

• April 23, 1836

"My confinement has been very rigid but I am in good health and have borne it with tolerable patience.  I had no books the first month, and it was solitary enough-after that I prevailed on the sergeant tto go to . Victor Blanco who sent them-he and Padre Muldoon have been firm and unwavering in their friendship to me in all this business".  Stephen F. Austin

What is Austin referring to in this quote?

• He is referring to his experience while in  Mexican prison.

• He is referring to the struggles of being an empresario in Texas.

• He is referring to his home that was located in Mexico.

What political group gained power in Mexico in 1829 and imposed new laws on settlers in Texas, which prompted increased tension between Texans and Mexico?

• anti-federalists

• federalists

• centralists

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to -----

• increased taxation in imports

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop immigration contracts from America to Texas

This report stated that Mexico should be worried about the growing influence of the United States.

• Meir Y Teran Report

• Declaration of Independence 

• Austin's arrest documentation

Hayden Edwards frightened Mexico because he ---

• moved his colony to Louisiana

• revolted against America

• became a filibuster, claiming Texas

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He was one of the authors of the Texas Constitution

• He served as first governor of Texas

• He contributed to writing the Declaration of Independence