Texas Revolution Quiz 1

Haden and Benjamin Edwards rebelled against the Mexican government and established the short-lived -

• Republic of Fredonia

• Colony at Turtle Bayou

• Edwards Colony

• Coahuila y Tejas

The Law of April 6, 1830 did what?

• Established the state of Coahuila y Tejas

• Stopped all immigration from the United States

• Eliminated grants for Texas farmers

• Required Texas men to join the Mexican army

What resolutions were drafted by Texans at Turtle Bayou? Select TWO correct answers.

• They confirmed their support for the Federalist government.

• They proclaimed independence from Mexico.

• They declared war against the Mexican state of Coahuila.

• They pledged to honor the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

• They announced plans to establish an education system across Texas.

Stephen F. Austin was sent to Mexico City to present the Texan delegates’ requests to the new president of Mexico. Which of the following was one of those requests?

• Texans wanted permission to practice religions other than Catholicism.

• Texans wanted permission to elect representatives as a separate state from Coahuila.

• Texans wanted the price of land to be raised an additional 15 cents an acre for new settlers.

• Texans wanted the Mexican government to defend Texans against Native American attacks.

Why did Mexico begin to distrust the United States in the early part of nineteenth century?

• Mexico feared the United States would try to take Texas as the country expanded westward.

• Mexico thought the United States was trying to free Texas from Mexican rule.

• Mexico felt the United States was trying to expand slavery into South America.

• Mexico believed the United States and France were trying to colonize parts of Mexico.

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested and imprisoned by Mexican authorities?

• He called Santa Anna a coward and a liar in a speech before the Mexican parliament.

• He withdrew all his money from the National Bank of Mexico.

• He refused to pay taxes to the Mexican government.

• He wrote a letter encouraging Texans to form their own government.

Under the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824, Texans were denied protection of personal rights, a voice in the government, and the right to a fair trial. What action did Texans take?

• Texans agreed to be annexed by the United States.

• Texans declared independence from Mexico.

• Texans supported Santa Anna’s government.

• Texans voted to remain loyal to Mexico.

The Mexican government issued the Law of April 6, 1830 as a result of what?

• General Mier y Terán investigated the conditions in Texas.

• Santa Anna lost the 1834 Mexican presidential election.

• Stephen F. Austin was arrested while in Mexico.

• Sam Houston overthrew the Mexican government.

What was one of the main reasons for the Texas Revolution against Mexico?

• Texans wanted to abolish slavery in the region.

• Texans were denied the right to bear arms.

• Texans were frustrated with the lack of political representation.

• Texans wanted to establish a monarchy.

Which set of events are in the order they occured?

• Mexico distrusts the US, Mier Y Teran Report, Law of April 6, 1830

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions, Mexico distrusts the US, Fredonian Rebellion

• Fredonian Rebellion, Law of April 6, 1830, Mier Y Teran Report

• Mexico distrusts the US, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, Fredonian Rebellion