Fredonian Rebellion Quiz

In the Republic of Fredonia, what did settlers risk if they could not produce titles for their lands?

• Paying a fine

• Losing their land to Edwards

• Imprisonment

• Forced labor

What was the Mexican government worried about according to the Mier y Teran Report?

• The state becoming too Americanized

• A potential invasion from Europe

• Economic decline in the region

• A lack of natural resources

What did the Mexican government hope to achieve by dispatching Mier y Teran?

• Prevent future rebellions

• Increase trade with the United States

• Develop new agricultural techniques

• Establish a new capital city

What was a consequence of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Strengthened U.S.-Mexico relations

• Paved the way for the Texas Revolution

• Increased Anglo colonization

• Promoted peace in Texas

Why was Travis arrested?

• For ideas he was causing rebellion

• For stealing from the government

• For negotiating with Native Americans

• For writing a newspaper article

Who led the settler to rebel against the Mexican government?

• John Davis Bradburn

• William B. Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

What did Texas citizens want for Texas in 1832?

• To become a state by itself

• To join the U.S.

• To remain a Mexican territory

• To become a monarchy

Who was sent to Mexico City to negotiate on behalf of Texas in 1833?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested?

• For stealing

• For inciting insurrection

• For tax evasion

• For espionage

What was Austin's initial hope for Texas?

• To remain part of Mexico

• To become independent

• To join the United States

• To form an alliance with Britain