Texas Revolution Unit 5

By 1830, how many people lived in Texas, and what was a significant concern about them?

• 10,000 people, mostly loyal to Mexico

• 25,000 people, mostly former Americans questioning their loyalty to Mexico

• 50,000 people, mostly Mexican citizens

• 5,000 people, mostly European immigrants

What was Mexico's fear regarding the United States' westward expansion?

• That the U.S. would invade Canada

• That the U.S. would take over Mexico City

• That the U.S. would try to take Texas

• That the U.S. would expand into Europe

Why did many settlers in Texas lead to conflict with the Mexican government?

• They followed all Mexican guidelines

• They feared Mexico would abolish slavery

• They wanted to return to the United States

• They supported Mexican independence

Who was allowed by the Mexican government to bring Anglo settlers to Nacogdoches?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Haden Edwards

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

What was the name of the area declared by Edwards in east Texas?

• Republic of Texas

• Fredonian Republic

• Lone Star Republic

• Tejas Republic

What was the Fredonian Rebellion the first attempt of?

• Settlers to join Mexico

• Settlers to secede from Mexico

• Settlers to form a new country

• Settlers to negotiate with Mexico

Who was sent by the Mexican government to report on the conditions in Texas following the Fredonian Rebellion?

• General Antonio López de Santa Anna

• General Manuel de Mier y Terán

• General Ignacio Zaragoza

• General Vicente Guerrero

What did Mier y Terán observe about the Anglo settlers compared to the Tejanos?

• Anglo settlers were outnumbered by Tejanos 10 to 1

• Anglo settlers outnumbered Tejanos 10 to 1

• Anglo settlers and Tejanos were equal in number

• Tejanos outnumbered Anglo settlers 5 to 1

What did Mier y Terán note about the influence of Mexican culture as he traveled northward?

• Mexican influence increased

• Mexican influence remained the same

• Mexican influence decreased

• Mexican influence was not observed

What did Mier y Terán warn the Mexican president about in his letter?

• Settlers in Texas were likely going to support Mexico

• Settlers in Texas were likely going to rebel against Mexico

• Settlers in Texas were likely going to move to Mexico

• Settlers in Texas were likely going to remain neutral