Road to the Texas Revolution: The Fredonian Rebellion and Its Impact on Texas-Mexico Relations

The video explores the early conflicts leading to the Texas Revolution, starting with the Fredonian Rebellion in 1826, where Hayden Edwards declared independence from Mexico. The Mexican government responded with the Law of April 6, 1830, to regain control, which restricted U.S. immigration and imposed taxes. Texans felt wronged, leading to political turmoil between centralists and federalists in Mexico. The Turtle Bayou Resolutions showed Texan support for Santa Ana, who promised reforms. The video highlights the broader context of these events within Mexico's political struggles.

What was the main cause of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Religious differences

• Taxation without representation

• Trade restrictions

• Dispute over land grants

Who was against the Fredonian Rebellion and helped suppress it?

• Santa Ana

• Hayden Edwards

• Stephen F. Austin

• Juan Davis Bradburn

What was a key provision of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Halting US immigration

• Abolishing slavery in Texas

• Granting independence to Texas

• Encouraging US immigration

Which political group did the Texans support during the early 1830s?

• Separatists

• Centralists

• Federalists

• Royalists

Who became the president of Mexico after the civil war in 1832?

• Hayden Edwards

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Ana

• Juan Davis Bradburn

What was the reaction of Texans to the arrest of Patrick Jack and William B. Travis?

• They sought help from the US

• They formed a militia and demanded their release

• They accepted the arrests

• They ignored the situation

What did the Turtle Bayou Resolutions express?

• Loyalty to Mexico and demand for reforms

• Request for US annexation

• Desire for independence

• Support for the centralists

What was the broader context of the events in Texas during this period?

• A local dispute with no external influence

• An isolated rebellion with no political implications

• Part of a larger debate in Mexico between centralists and federalists

• A conflict solely about trade

Which group in Texas was ready to separate from Mexico?

• Supporters of Hayden Edwards

• Centralists

• Supporters of Stephen F. Austin

• Federalists

What was Stephen F. Austin's stance on Texas independence?

• He opposed it

• He was undecided

• He was neutral

• He actively supported it