Road to the Revolution Events

Which of the following eras began with tensions between the Mexican government and the Texians, leading to the Battle of Goliad?

• Spanish Colonial

• Mexican National

• Age of Contact

• Revolution and Republic

Which statements BEST describe the key features of the Law of April 6, 1830?

Select TWO correct answers.

• It outlawed immigration from the United States.

• It encouraged an influx of new American empresarios.

• It slowed the economic development of ranching in Texas.

• It imposed taxes on trade between foreign nations and Texas.

What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• to increase immigration to Texas

• to stop immigration to Texas

• to give land grants to Americans

• to keep immigrants from leaving Texas

Complete the timeline above with one of the following events in Texas history.

• Stephen F. Austin becomes president of Texas.

• Stephen F. Austin is arrested by the Mexican government.

• Stephen F. Austin sided with the Mexican government.

• Stephen F. Austin becomes an empresario in Texas.

What was the MAIN purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

• to criticize the Texans who were fighting under Santa Anna

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

• to explain why Texas rebels attacked troops at Anahuac

• to end the revolution in Texas

This wartime flag was a symbol of ______ during the Battle of Gonzales.

• Compliance

• Loyalty

• Defiance

• Respect

What role did Santa Anna play during the Texas Revolution?

• Leader of the Fredonian Rebellion

• Commander of the garrison at Goliad

• President and military leader of Mexico

• Founder and mayor of San Antonio

The flag above served as the battle cry for the --

• American Revolution

• Mexican Revolution

• Texas Revolution

• Texas Rebellion

Why was the Battle of Gonzales important?

• It convinced the United States to form an alliance with Mexico.

• It was the last conflict in the Mexican War.

• It was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.

• Mexico surrendered after that battle.

• I served in the U.S. Congress

• I served as Governor of Tennessee

• I served as a Tribal Emissary for the Cherokee

• I served as President of the Republic of Texas

• Juan Seguin

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• George Childress