Texas Revolution Causes

What was a significant cause of the Texas Revolution?

• The imposition of high taxes by the Mexican government on Texan goods.

• The desire of Texas to join the United States.

• The enforcement of the 1824 Constitution by the Mexican government.

• The Mexican government's prohibition of further American immigration to Texas.

Which law, passed by the Mexican government in 1830, angered American settlers in Texas by banning further immigration from the United States?

• The Colonization Law

• The Law of April 6, 1830

• The Immigration Act of 1830

• The Settlement Act

Why did many American settlers in Texas feel justified in rebelling against Mexican rule?

• They felt their rights as Mexican citizens were being ignored.

• They were promised land that they never received.

• They wanted to establish their own independent nation.

• They were opposed to the Mexican government's abolition of slavery.

What role did the Mexican Constitution of 1824 play in the Texas Revolution?

• It granted Texas independence from Mexico.

• It was largely ignored by the Mexican government, leading to tensions.

• It restricted the rights of American settlers in Texas.

• It abolished slavery in all Mexican territories, including Texas.

How did the Mexican government's stance on slavery contribute to the Texas Revolution?

• The Mexican government encouraged the spread of slavery in Texas to attract more settlers.

• The Mexican government's efforts to enforce anti-slavery laws angered many slave-holding settlers.

• The Mexican government offered freedom to enslaved people who escaped to Mexico, leading to conflicts with Texan slaveholders.

• The Mexican government had no clear policy on slavery, leading to confusion and conflict.

What was Stephen F. Austin's role in the events leading up to the Texas Revolution?

• He led the first group of American settlers into Texas.

• He was a Mexican military leader who opposed American immigration.

• He negotiated with the Mexican government for more autonomy for Texas.

• He was the first president of the Republic of Texas.

How did the Mexican government's centralist policies under President Antonio López de Santa Anna contribute to the Texas Revolution?

• They provided more autonomy to Texas, which led to conflicts with neighboring Mexican states.

• They abolished the 1824 Constitution, leading to widespread unrest in Texas.

• They encouraged American settlers to adopt Mexican citizenship and laws.

• They offered land grants to anyone willing to fight for Mexico against the Texan rebels.

What was the significance of the "Come and Take It" flag in the Texas Revolution?

• It was a symbol of Mexican sovereignty over Texas.

• It represented the Texan settlers' defiance against Mexican attempts to disarm them.

• It was the official flag of the Republic of Texas.

• It symbolized the peaceful resolution of conflicts between Texas and Mexico.

Which of the following best describes the settlers' grievances that led to the Texas Revolution?

• The settlers were primarily concerned with religious freedom and the right to practice their faiths.

• The settlers were upset about the lack of representation in the Mexican government.

• The settlers wanted to establish a monarchy in Texas.

• The settlers were primarily interested in economic gains and the expansion of slavery.