Texas History and Politics in 1830s

Texas History and Politics in 1830s

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video lesson covers the historical events leading to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin. It begins with the Mexican Government's enforcement of the Law of April 6, 1830, and the political instability under President Anastasio Bustamante. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's rise to power is discussed, highlighting his deceptive tactics. The Battle of Velasco marks the first armed conflict between Texans and Mexican soldiers. The conventions of 1832 and 1833 aimed to address grievances, but Austin's arrest for treason escalated tensions, bringing Texas closer to revolution.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main provisions of the Law of April 6, 1830?

Granting Texas independence

Reducing customs duties

Prohibiting Anglos and slaves from entering Texas

Allowing Anglos to settle in Texas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Bustamante attempt to do during his presidency?

Reduce military presence in Texas

Promote Anglo settlement in Texas

Ignore the Constitution of 1824

Strengthen local state control

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Santa Anna initially gain support from the Texan people?

By reducing taxes

By promising to uphold states' rights

By offering land grants

By supporting the Law of April 6, 1830

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Santa Anna's true intention after gaining power?

To support states' rights

To establish a strong national government

To promote democracy

To become a dictator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure is NOT mentioned as a dictator in the lesson?

Adolf Hitler

Fidel Castro

Joseph Stalin

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Velasco?

It was the first armed conflict between Texan and Mexican soldiers

It led to the independence of Texas

It resulted in the capture of Santa Anna

It marked the end of the Texas Revolution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the resolutions drafted at the Convention of 1832?

Support for the Constitution of 1824

Abolition of customs duties

Increased military presence in Texas

Immediate independence for Texas

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