The Path to Texas Revolution

What political group came to power in Mexico in 1829, leading to increased tensions in Texas?

• Federalists

• Democrats

• Centralists

• Republicans

Who was the leader of the Nacogdoches land grant that caused significant tension with local settlers?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Chichester Chaplin

• Samuel Norris

• Hayden Edwards

What was the name of the independent country declared by the Edwards brothers in 1826?

• Republic of Nacogdoches

• Republic of Fredonia

• Republic of Austin

• Republic of Texas

What was the purpose of General Manuel de Mier y Terán's investigation in Texas?

• To negotiate with Stephen F. Austin

• To establish new forts

• To assess the Anglo population and recommend measures to retain Texas as part of Mexico

• To promote trade with the United States

What did the Law of April 6, 1830, aim to achieve?

• Grant Texas statehood

• End slavery in Texas

• Stop all immigration from the United States and enforce new taxes

• Increase Anglo-American immigration

Why were William B. Travis and Patrick C. Jack arrested in 1832?

• For smuggling goods

• For leading protests against Mexican taxes

• For refusing to pay import taxes

• For declaring Texas independence

What was the outcome of the Battle of Velasco?

• It ended in a stalemate

• Both sides agreed to a truce

• Texan forces won and freed Travis and Jack

• Mexican forces won

What were the main demands of the Convention of 1832?

• Resume immigration from the United States, be exempt from import taxes, and gain statehood

• Negotiate peace with the Mexican government

• End slavery and increase taxes

• Declare independence from Mexico

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested on his way back from Mexico City?

• For smuggling goods

• For refusing to pay taxes

• For writing a letter suggesting Texas form its own state government

• For leading a rebellion

What was the main goal of the Consultation of 1835?

• To declare Texas independence

• To work for peace but be prepared for war if necessary

• To negotiate with Santa Anna

• To end slavery in Texas