The video explores why Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State, highlighting its history of independence and unique identity. It delves into Texas's early days as a Mexican territory, the influx of American settlers, and the tensions that arose with Mexico. The narrative covers the rise of Santa Anna and the resulting conflicts, as well as the various factions within Texas that had differing views on how to handle the situation.

What does the lone star on the Texas flag symbolize?

• The state's geographical size

• The state's agricultural heritage

• Texas's fierce sense of independence

• Unity with Mexico

Who was one of the most successful impresarios in Texas?

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Stephen Austin

• James Bowie

• Sam Houston

Why did Mexico pass the law of April 6, 1830?

• To ban American immigration and tax American goods

• To grant independence to Texas

• To promote trade with the United States

• To encourage American immigration

What was a major issue for Texians running cotton plantations after the law of April 6, 1830?

• Ban on the import of new slaves

• High tariffs on cotton exports

• Increased competition from Mexican farmers

• Lack of water resources

What did Santa Anna do after being elected president in 1833?

• He promoted American immigration

• He declared war on the United States

• He nullified the constitution and declared himself president for life

• He granted independence to Texas

What were the different groups of Texians' views on handling the situation with Santa Anna?

• Some wanted to join the United States, others wanted independence, and some wanted to protect their land

• All wanted to protect their land and livelihoods

• All wanted to join the United States

• All wanted to become an independent nation

Why were some native people and Tejanos not eager to join the Texians' cause?

• They wanted to return to Mexico

• They supported Santa Anna

• They were neutral in the conflict

• They were treated poorly by the Texians

What was Stephen Austin's mission when he went to Mexico City?

• To declare war on Mexico

• To negotiate with Santa Anna

• To seek independence for Texas

• To promote American immigration

What was Santa Anna's response to Austin's mission?

• He agreed to negotiate

• He promoted American immigration

• He granted independence to Texas

• He tossed Austin in jail and led an army into Texas

What was Santa Anna's goal when he led an army into Texas?

• To negotiate peace

• To grant independence to Texas

• To force his rowdy subjects to obey the law

• To promote American immigration