Fredonian Rebellion and the Law of April 6, 1830 Quiz

Who received a contract to settle 800 families on a land grant near Nacogdoches?

• Haden Edwards

• Stephen F. Austin

• Manuel Mier y Teran

• Benjamin Edwards

What did Haden Edwards require from families already living on the land grant?

• Show proof of land ownership or pay him for a land title

• Leave the land immediately

• Join his army

• Pay taxes to the Mexican government

Who did the families complain to when Edwards ordered them to show proof of ownership or pay for a title?

• The government

• The U.S. President

• The local sheriff

• The army

What happened after Benjamin Edwards declared the Republic of Fredonia?

• The Mexican government sent troops and the rebels fled

• The U.S. recognized the new republic

• The settlers joined the rebellion

• The government ignored the declaration

What was the main reason for the Mexican government’s concern about Texas?

• Influence of the U.S. on Texas colonies

• Lack of settlers

• Natural disasters

• Gold mining

Who was the empresario involved in the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Haden Edwards

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Manuel Mier y Teran

What did Benjamin Edwards declare in East Texas?

• The independent Republic of Fredonia

• A new Mexican state

• A U.S. territory

• A free trade zone

What was the result of the Mexican government sending troops to Fredonia?

• The rebels fled

• The rebels won

• A peace treaty was signed

• The U.S. intervened

What did the Fredonian Rebellion prompt the Mexican government to do?

• Send Manuel Mier y Teran on an inspection tour

• Declare war on the U.S.

• Build a wall

• Increase taxes

Which law banned all immigration from the U.S. into Texas?

• Law of April 6, 1830

• Law of 1824

• Law of Fredonia

• Law of Nacogdoches