Texas Revolution: The Fuse is Lit: Texas Historical Commission

What form of government did Mexico adopt in 1824?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Communism

Why did Mexico shut the border and tax American goods?

• To protect its political control

• To promote economic growth

• To encourage American immigration

• To strengthen diplomatic relations

What event led to the Texians resisting the Mexican government?

• Deployment of troops to Texas

• Dissolution of Congress

• Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• Outlawing of slavery in Mexico

What happened in Gonzales in October 1835?

• Texians issued a challenge to the Mexicans

• Blood was spilled in a confrontation

• All of the above

• The first battle of the Texas Revolution

Why did the means of resistance change from diplomacy to violence?

• Violence was the only option available

• Texians wanted to defend the Mexican Constitution

• Mexican government refused to negotiate

• Texians believed in peaceful negotiations

What famous flag motto is from the Battle of Gonzales?

• Come and Take It!

• Come and Get it!

• Victory or Death

• The Lone Star State