Chapter 10 & 11 notes quiz

Why did Mexican officials send additional troops to San Antonio? (pg. 242)

• to retrieve the cannon

• to control a tense situation

• to arrest Texan leaders

• to protect Texas colonists

Why is the conflict at Gonzales known as the “Lexington of Texas”? (pg. 243)

• The conflict was peacefully resolved and ended in a truce.

• Many colonists gave up the cry for freedom.

• The Mexicans were providing arms and ammunition to the colonists.

• The Mexicans attempted to take arms and ammunition from the colonists.

How did the War Party’s position on independence differ from that of the Peace Party? (Pg. 246)

• The War Party wanted to end Santa Anna’s military dictatorship.

• The War Party wanted immediate independence from Mexico.

• The Peace Party wanted to dissolve the Constitution of 1824.

• The War Party favored a more moderate approach to independence.

Which of the following was a principle adopted in the “Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled”?

• They were loyal to Mexico and supported the Constitution of 1824.

• They were still bound by the union of Texas with Mexico.

• They wanted the Mexican Constitution of 1824 to be rewritten.

• They blamed Ugartechea for their troubles and fought only to defeat him.

What role did Stephen Austin play in the Provisional Texas government?

• governor

• lieutenant governor

• commissioner to the United States

• commander of the army

After the siege of Béxar, what did most Tejanos in San Antonio do? (pg. 248)

• They joined the Army of the People.

• They joined the Peace Party.

• They remained neutral.

• They helped Cós.

What increased the tension between the War Party and the Peace Party? (pg. 253)

• The ongoing siege of Béxar

• The absence of a formal government

• Disagreement over funding for San Antonio

• Plans for an expedition to Matamoros

Why did Edward Burleson replace Austin as Commander of the Army of the People? (pg. 249)

• Austin became governor of the council.

• Austin traveled to the United States to seek money and supplies.

• Burleson’s leadership skills were recognized.

• Austin took over leadership of the Tejanos.

What did Cós promise in his surrender agreement? (pg. 251)

• He agreed to join the Army of the People.

• He consented to become a delegate of the Peace Party.

• He would never again fight against the Constitution of 1824.

• He agreed to be a scout for the colonists.

Why were the Mexican forces defeated at San Antonio? (pg. 251)

• They were not trained to fight through the streets of a town.

• Their leader, Milam, was killed.

• The siege caught them by surprise.

• Their reinforcements didn’t arrive in time.