Life in Mexican TX to Road to Revolution

Settlers in early Texas learned many new skills​ ​ (a)  

• because they had to be self-sufficient.
• in order to get along with the American Indians.
• because it was a requirement under Mexican law.
• so they they could manufacture goods for export.

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What was the main objective of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• To create new government offices.

• To prohibit slaveholders from settling in Texas.

• To strictly control the Americans.

• To revoke empresario titles. 

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Why were Texans excited about Santa Anna's rise to power in Mexico?

• Santa Anna was not interested in the day-to-day affairs of the government.

• Santa Anna promised to restore the Constitution of 1824.

• Santa Anna's vice president controlled the policies of the Mexican government.

• Santa Anna supported Stephen F. Austin.

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Most of the immigrants coming to Texas during the 1820s and 1830s were...

• soldiers from other parts of Mexico

• farmers from the Southern United States

• ranchers from Europe.

• American Indian immigrants from the United States.

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Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821.

• True

• False

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Santa Anna violated his pledge to restore the Constitution of 1824 when he began to strengthen the

• central government control

• Mexican Army

• Texas immigration laws

• coastal ports

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The goal of the Convention of 1832 was ​ (a)  

• US immigration  resolutions & TX statehood
• a starting a new rebellion in Southern Texas
• to create public schools in Texas
• convincing Santa Anna Texans were loyal to Mexico

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Why did the residents of Anahuac become angry with the Mexican government in the spring of 1835?

• The Mexican army built a fort in their town.

• The government began collecting customs duties on imports again.

• The police began arresting residents on false charges.

• Their plan to overthrow Santa Anna was foiled.

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What was the main crop grown for profit in Texas during the 1820s and 1830s?

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After Stephen F. Austin's imprisonment by Mexican officials, he warned Texans had no choice but ​​ (a)  

• to go to war with Mexico.
• to comply with the Mexican government.
• to return to the United States.
• to remain united with Coahuila as one state.

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