Texas Revolution Causes

This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.

• Mier y Teran Report
• Stephen F. Austin Arrest
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions
• Fredonian Rebellion

What did the Texans state at the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

• They would be loyal to the Mexican constitution
• They would be loyal to Spain
• They would be loyal to the Texas constitution
• They would be loyal to the U.S. constitution

The law of April 6, 1830 stopped immigration from what country? 

• Europe
• Mexico
• United States
• Spain

By 1835, what did Stephen F. Austin believe Santa Anna was becoming?

• a rebel
• a dictator
• a traitor
• a revolutionary

Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?

• He was plotting to overthrow the Mexican government.
• He was caught bringing in more slaves into Texas from Louisiana.
• His letter was intercepted that told the Texans to go ahead with their plans to organize a local government.
• He insulted the Mexican president by questioning the new laws that were in place to control Texas.

How did Austin's imprisonment impact his point of view on Mexico?

• He was still a loyal Mexican citizen
• He wanted to run for public office and make changes the democratic way.
• He was so upset that he left Mexico and went back to the United States in shame.
• He was now ready to go to war and unite against Santa Anna.

In which year would this headline possibly have appeared in the newspapers?

 Texas Colonists Declare Independence

• 1836

• 1837

• 1829

• 1870

Which of these events came first?

• Austin’s arrest in Mexico

• Decree of April 6th, 1830

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Report from

  Mier y Teran

What is missing from the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Made Texas a free and independent nation.

• Allowed Texans to elect their own leaders.

• Stopped immigration from the U.S. to Texas.

• Required the Texans to join the Mexican army.

The Law of April 6, 1830, Turtle Bayou Resolutions and Austin Arrest are all causes of

• Life of Stephen F. Austin

• Colonization of Texas

• Texas Revolution

• Establishments of Missions