Chapter 12 Review

Haden and Benjamin Edwards rebelled against the Mexican government and established the short-lived -  

• Republic of Fredonia

• Coahuila Y Tejas

• Colony at Turtle Bayou

• Edwards Colony

What resolutions were adopted by Texans at Turtle Bayou

• Support for the Federalist government

• Independence from Mexico

• Announced plans to establish an education system across Texas

Which Battle flag has a cannon on it?

• Protest at Anahuac

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Battle of Gonzales

• Convention of 1832

Stephen F. Austin was sent to Mexico City to present the Texan delegates' requests to the new president of Mexico. Which of the following was one of those requests?

• price of land to be raised an additional 15 cents an acre for new settlers

• permission to practice religions other than Catholicism

• permission to elect representatives as a separate state from Coahuila

• Texans wanted the Mexican government to defend Texans against Native American Attacks

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested and imprisoned by Mexican authorities?

• He called Santa Anna a coward

• he took all his money from the National Bank of Mexico

• He refused to pay taxes to the Mexican Government

• He wrote a letter encouraging Texans to form their own government

Why did Sam Houston retreat to Gonzales after the Battle of the Alamo

• he wanted to enlist Natives in the Texas Army

• Wanted to join forces with the U.S. Army

• Wanted to train Texas soldiers for battle

• He wanted to invade Mexico from the North

How did weather impact Texans' journey during the Runaway Scrape?

• Hurricanes destroyed major cities

• Dust storms caused limited visibility, making it difficult to travel

• Blizzards created poor road conditions

• heavy rain caused the Sabine River to flood, making it difficult for them to cross.

Which statement most accurately describes the defenders of the Alamo?

• Defenders were an all-Anglo regiment from the U.S.

• defenders consisted of Mexicans, Anglos, and Europeans

• Defenders were all native-born Mexicans

• Defenders were both Natives and former slaves

A temporary wall or barrier built to block an enemy's advance and provide cover?

• barricade

• wall

• fort

• pillar

A large farm used to grow cash crops for sale

• Ranch

• Cattle

• plantation

• market