Quiz on Texas History

Who was sent to Mexico City to deliver resolutions from the Convention of 1833?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Anna

• Ramón Músquiz

• Juan Almonte

What did Stephen F. Austin believe Texans should do?

• Negotiate with Mexico

• Fight for their freedom from Mexico

• Move to another country

• Pay higher taxes

What was the reason for the people of Anahuac's anger?

• They had to pay import duties.

• They were denied entry to Washington-on-the-Brazos.

• They were forced to sell their goods at low prices.

• They were not allowed to trade with other countries.

What did Merchant Andrew Brisco do that led to his arrest?

• He refused to sell goods to Mexican officials.

• He loaded bricks into his ship instead of goods and tried to move them without paying duties.

• He organized a protest against the government.

• He attempted to flee the country without permission.

What was the effect of the events in Anahuac?

• A new trade agreement was signed.

• A consultation was held at Washington-on-the-Brazos.

• The import duties were increased.

• The people of Anahuac were given more land.

What caused the conflict at Anahuac?

• Texans were unhappy about taxes on imported goods.

• Texans wanted more land from Mexico.

• Texans were against Mexican culture.

• Texans were seeking independence.

What happened when Bradburn tried to collect taxes on ships on the Brazos River?

• There was no tax collector, leading to gunfire.

• Taxes were collected peacefully.

• Ships refused to dock at the river.

• Bradburn lowered the taxes.

Who was arrested in May of 1832 and why?

• William B. Travis and Patrick C. Jack for interfering with law enforcement.

• Sam Houston for leading a rebellion.

• Stephen F. Austin for tax evasion.

• James Bowie for smuggling goods.

What effect did these arrests have on the relationship between Mexico and Texas?

• It became complicated due to skirmishes.

• It improved significantly.

• It remained unchanged.

• It led to immediate peace.

Where did the Texans set up camp?

• Turtle Bayou

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Galveston