TEST RETAKE: Causes of the Texas Revolution

recommendation from a Mexican General who toured Texas in 1829

• Mier y Terán Report

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the Mier y Terán Report, which was a recommendation from a Mexican General who toured Texas in 1829.

outlined the reasons why Anglo-Americans had conflict with Mexico

• Mier y Terán Report

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer explanation

The Anglo-Americans had conflict with Mexico due to the Turtle Bayou Resolutions.

suggested ways to slow down the colonization of Texas by Anglo-Americans

• Mier y Terán Report

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer explanation

The Mier y Terán Report was a suggested way to slow down the colonization of Texas by Anglo-Americans.

condemned the Mexican government for violating the Constitution of 1824

• Mier y Terán Report

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer explanation

The Turtle Bayou Resolutions condemned the Mexican government for violating the Constitution of 1824, making it the correct choice.

One of the results of the Anahuac Disturbance of 1832 was -

• Tension that led to the Mexican- American War

• Tension that led to the Texas Revolution

• Tension that led to the American Revolution

• Tension that led to the Battle of the Alamo

Answer explanation

The Anahuac Disturbance of 1832 resulted in tension that led to the Texas Revolution, not the Mexican-American War, the American Revolution, or the Battle of the Alamo.

Who started the Fredonian Rebellion to fight for 'Independence, Justice and Equality'?

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

• Haden Edwards

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

Answer explanation

Haden Edwards initiated the Fredonian Rebellion to fight for 'Independence, Justice, and Equality'. He believed in the cause and took action to achieve it.

What was the MAIN purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

• A. to criticize the Texans who were fighting under Santa Anna

• B. to end the civil war between opposing political forces in Mexico

• C. to protest the unconstitutional actions of the Mexican government.

• D. to support the Bustamante government's violations of the constitution

Answer explanation

The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were created to protest the unconstitutional actions of the Mexican government.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Law of April 6, 1830?

• The Law of April 6, 1830, was intended to increase immigration to Texas.

• The Law of April 6, 1830, was intended to stop immigration to Texas from the United States.

• The Law of April 6, 1830, provided land grants to Americans.

• The Law of April 6, 1830, required Texans to practice the Catholic religion.

Answer explanation

The Law of April 6, 1830 provided land grants to Americans, making it a true statement.

Texans voted for the election of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. What kind of ruler did he turn out to be?

• King

• Republican

• Dictator

• Democrat

Answer explanation

Texans voted for the election of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who turned out to be a dictator. He assumed absolute power and ruled with authoritarian control.

Which government had control of Texas during the years leading up to the Texas Revolution?

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

• Texas

Answer explanation

During the years leading up to the Texas Revolution, Mexico had control of Texas. This was the correct choice.