Texas Convention of 1833

Who organized the Texas Convention of 1833?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Stephen F. Austin

When did the Texas Convention of 1833 take place?

• April 1830

• April 1863

• April 1833

• April 1776

Where was the Texas Convention of 1833 held?

• The Texas Convention of 1833 was held in Dallas.

• The Texas Convention of 1833 was held in San Felipe de Austin.

• The Texas Convention of 1833 was held in El Paso.

• The Texas Convention of 1833 was held in Houston.

What was the purpose of the Texas Convention of 1833?

• To discuss the expansion of slavery in Texas

• To ask to be their own state, get a militia, and govern themselves

• To declare independence from Mexico

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Texas Indians

Who was the president of the Texas Convention of 1833?

• Stephen F. Austin

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

After the Convention, Stephen F. Austin went to Mexico City to meet with the new president. Who was the new president of Mexico?

• General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• General Vicente Guerrero

• President Jorge Washington

• Padre Miguel Hidalgo

What happened after Stephen F. Austin met the Mexican president to ask for help?

• Texas won independence

• Texas got statehood in Mexico

• Nothing changed

• Stephen F. Austin was thrown in jail

What role did Stephen F. Austin play in the Texas Convention of 1833?

• Stephen F. Austin was a British spy during the convention

• Stephen F. Austin played no role in the convention

• Stephen F. Austin presided over (was president) of the convention

• Stephen F. Austin was a Native American chief

What was the main town or capital of Austin's Colony in Texas?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Austin

• San Felipe de Austin

What impact did the Texas Convention of 1833 have on the relationship between Texas and Mexico?

• Texas became friendlier with Mexico

• No impact on the relationship between Texas and Mexico

• It led to increased tensions and dissatisfaction among the Texan colonists.

• Improved the relationship between Texas and Mexico