Texas Studies Weekly Wk12: The Texas Revolution

1. 1. Article 1: What was one goal the Mexican government had for Texas?

• to discover mineral resources

• to find better land for farming

• to gain control of American Indian lands

• to forge trade routes to the United States

2. 2. Article 1: What is one reason Americans immigrated to Texas?

• No taxes were required.

• Free land was advertised.

• They had more freedoms.

• They wanted to start a new government.

3. 3. Article 1: Why was Mexico concerned over the number of American settlers?

• Mexican culture would become lost.

• Texas could not support both groups.

• Settlers would be loyal to the United States.

• Relations between groups would become strained.

3. 4. Article 2: What city did Texas representatives meet in?

• Dallas

• Houston

• Corpus Christi

• San Felipe de austin

3. 5. Article 2: What was the purpose of the meeting in San felipe de Austin?

• to write a list of demands for the Mexican Congress

• to make plans to restructure the texas government

• to discuss possible solutions to agricultural problems

• to create a petition for removal of foreign trade bans

3. 6. Article 2: What was the result of Austin's trip?

• He got lost in a storm.

• He discovered a silver mine.

• He was arrested for treason.

• He was informed of his father's death.

3. 7. Article 3: What type of leader was General Santa Anna?

• king

• minister

• dictator

• president

3. 8. Article 3: What event started the war between Texas and Mexico?

• Mexican officials removed a cannon.

• Texans raided a government storehouse.

• The texian army took over a Mexican city.

• Mexican soldiers ambushed Texas leaders.

3. 9. Article 3: What phrase was used during the first battle?

• "For the Republic!"

• "Come and take it!"

• "Together we stand!"

• "Remember the Alamo!"

10. 10. Article 4: What was one goal of the delegates?

• to dissolve the Republic of Texas

• to draft a declaration of independence

• to vote on petitioning for U.S. statehood

• to draw up the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo