Unit 2 Review

Why is the Mexican War for Independence an important part of Texas history?

• It decided if Texas would be a part of the United States

• It decided who took control of Texas’ land

• It decided if Texas would allow immigration

• It decided if Texas would be independent

What happened to Texas after Mexico won its independence?

• Mexican settlers moved to the United States

• Mexican settlers moved to Spain

• Anglo American settlers moved to Texas

• Anglo American settlers moved out of Mexico

What role did Stephen F. Austin play in colonizing Texas?

• He led the Texian army to the Mexican War of Independence

• He founded the city of San Antonio

• He was an empresario and got land and permission from the Mexican government to bring over settlers

• He did not help settle Texas

Use the words in the word bank to complete the sentences below: First 300, Stephen F. Austin, Anglo-American, San Felipe de Austin __________ is known as the “Father of Texas.” He established the first ________ settlement in Texas, called ______________. He led a group of settlers called ___________ into Texas, playing a historic role in colonization.

• Stephen F. Austin, Anglo-American, San Felipe de Austin, First 300

• Sam Houston, Mexican, Austin, Old 300

• James Bowie, Spanish, Houston, New 300

• Davy Crockett, French, Dallas, Next 300

Why did Tejano and Anglo-American settlers want to declare their independence from Mexico?

• The Mexican government banned slavery, imposed taxes, and stopped immigration

• The Mexican government did not give them land

• The Mexican government did not impose taxes

• They did not want to declare independence

The Texas settlers were upset with Santa Anna because:

• He did not imposed heavy taxes on them.

• He revoked the Mexican Constitution and had strict rules

• He supported the Texan independence.

• He provided them with more autonomy.

What was the result of the convention of 1833?

• Texians and Tejanos became allies with Spain

• Texians and Tejanos decided to take action and fight for independence

• Texians and Tejanos accepted Mexican laws without protesting

• Texians and Tejanos became allies with the indigenous people

Why didn’t Tejano leaders attend the conventions?

• The conventions were too far away

• They were not invited to the conventions

• They supported Santa Anna

• The conventions were against Mexican law

The Army of the People, also known as the Texas rebels, were fighting for:

• Independence from the United States

• Freedom from Mexican governments control

• Revenge from the Siege of Bexar

• Independence from Spain

What was the Mexican army fighting for?

• Independence from the United States

• Independence from Spain

• Revenge from the Battle of Bexar and Texas territory

• Freedom from the Mexican government