The Texas Revolution Era Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'Immigration'?

• The coming of people into a country in order to live and work there

• The process of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another

• The act of traveling within one's own country for leisure or work

• The movement of goods and services across international borders

What is the definition of 'Resolution'?

• A formal decision made at a meeting by taking a vote

• A summary of meeting minutes

• A type of financial report

• A method of communication between departments

What is the vocabulary term for the following definition? 'A series of planned movements carried out by soldiers.'

• Campaign

• Treaty

• Rebellion

• Alliance

What is the vocabulary term for the following definition? 'A military operation in which soldiers surround a place in order to force the people there to give up control of the place.'

• Siege

• Retreat

• Ambush

• Reconnaissance

What is the vocabulary term for the following definition? 'A person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of people.'

• Delegate

• Spectator

• Opponent

• Resident

Which of the following best describes the task you are asked to do with the eleven vocabulary words in the Texas Revolution unit?

• Write 3 or 4 sentences using at least three vocabulary words in each sentence, with no more than four words per sentence.

• List all eleven vocabulary words and define each one.

• Write a paragraph summarizing the Texas Revolution using all eleven vocabulary words.

• Match each vocabulary word to its correct definition.

The word 'Anglo' means ___________.

• a person of English or European descent, especially in areas where English is not the main language.

• a traditional English dish.

• a type of ancient building material.

• a musical instrument from Europe. grogna

Fill in the blank: The word 'Compromise' means ___________.

• an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

• a complete refusal to negotiate.

• a situation where only one side benefits.

• an act of aggression or hostility.

Which of the following best summarizes the Texas Revolution period?

• Texans peacefully negotiated independence from Mexico.

• Texans, after initial losses, rallied to defeat the Mexican army and become the Republic of Texas.

• The Mexican government granted Texas independence without conflict.

• The Texian militia never fought against the Mexican army.'

Haden Edwards and his supporters did which of the following to make Mexican leaders rethink their immigration policies?

• They started the Fredonian Rebellion.

• They signed a peace treaty with Mexico.

• They encouraged more settlers to come to Texas.

• They built new settlements along the border.