Unrest & Revolt in Texas, 1821-1836

Why is Juan Seguin remembered in Texas history?

• He was mayor of San Antonio.

• He was the first Tejano to serve in the Senate.

• He fought for Texas independence against Mexico.

• All of the above

Empresarios agreed to ______________ within six years. In return, the empresario received __________________.

• Settle a certain number of families; a land grant

• Ranch a certain number of animals; acreage

• Farm a certain number of acres; cattle

• Build a certain number of homes; a land grant

I am often called the father of Texas. Who am I?

• Moses Austin

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Martin De Leon

Stephen F. Austin was very cautious about whom he selected for his settlers. Which of the following are characteristics he selected for his settlers?

Select TWO correct answers.

• must convert to Catholicism

• must have acquired wealth

• must remain an American citizen

• must be a law-abiding citizen

In which year did Sam Houston's troops defeat Santa Anna's Mexican army, effectively ending the Texas Revolution?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

Which event occurred in 1821?

• Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

• Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico.

• Mexico invaded the Republic of Texas.

• Texas invaded the country of Mexico.

Which of the following did NOT occur in 1836?

• the Alamo fell

• Santa Anna surrendered at San Jacinto

• Texas declared independence

• first Americans came to Texas

The _________________ Rebellion gave a great deal of concern to the Mexican government.

• Fredonian

• Austin

• San Antonian

• Cedar Creek

_________________________ was sent to investigate how many American settlers were residing in Texas and to determine the boundary line between Texas and Louisiana.

• Santa Anna

• Manuel de Mier y Teran

• Austin

• De Witt

Which of the characteristics led to tensions between Texas settlers and Mexico?

Select the correct answer.

• Women land owners

• Farmers

• Law abiding citizens

• Slave ownership