The Texas Revolution

What was one of the worries of Mexico regarding the Anglo-Americans living in Texas?

• They were concerned about the cultural influence.

• They feared the immigrants were not loyal and planned to annex Texas into the United States.

• They were worried about economic competition.

• They believed the Anglo-Americans would not adapt to the Mexican way of life.

What did Haden Edwards require from the people living on the land he was granted by the Mexican government?

• He asked them to pay a tax to the Mexican government.

• He demanded they show paperwork proving land ownership.

• He requested they learn Spanish and adopt Mexican customs.

• He wanted them to leave the land immediately without compensation.

What action did Stephen F. Austin take in response to the Edwards brothers' behavior?

• He supported the Edwards brothers' claim to the land.

• He organized a militia to defend the Mexican families.

• He wrote a letter warning the brothers that they should create a colony, not rule without mercy.

• He petitioned the Mexican government to revoke the empresario contract.

What was the result of the Edwards brothers' actions in Nacogdoches?

• They were welcomed by the Mexican families and the Cherokee.

• They successfully took control of the town without conflict.

• They were ignored after trying to enforce their control.

• They established a new government recognized by Mexico.

What was the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826 a result of?

• Mexico revoking their empresario contract

• Mexico purchasing Texas from the U.S.

• A successful attempt by the U.S. to buy Texas from Mexico

• The large number of U.S. immigrants in Texas

Who did the Fredonian rebels gather support from?

• The Mexican government

• Local Texan authorities

• Cherokee Indians

• European investors

What did the Fredonian rebels name themselves after declaring independence from Mexican rule?

• The Republic of Texas

• The Republic of Fredonia

• The Old Stone Fort Republic

• The Cherokee Nation

What action did Mexico take in response to the Fredonian Rebellion?

• They recognized the Republic of Fredonia

• They sent Stephen F. Austin and a militia to stop the rebellion

• They negotiated a peace treaty with the rebels

• They sold Texas to the U.S. to avoid conflict

What was the outcome for the Edwards brothers when they heard soldiers were coming?

• They successfully defended the Old Stone Fort

• They were captured and executed

• They fled before the soldiers arrived

• They negotiated a surrender

What was the impact of the Fredonian Rebellion on Mexico's view of Texas?

• It made Mexico more determined to sell Texas

• It had no significant impact on Mexico's policies

• It increased Mexico's worry about U.S. immigrants in Texas

• It strengthened the relationship between Mexico and Texas