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WorksheetsCauses of the Texas Revolution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Edwards brothers began their own republic because the Mexican Government refused to remove settlers off their claimed land. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Fredonian Rebellion
Law of April 6, 1830
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
I went to tour Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Mier y Teran Report
Law of April 6, 1830
I am a law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Mexican Independence of 1821
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Law of April 6, 1830
Mier y Teran Report
What feelings were expressed in the Turtle Bayou Resolution in regards to President Anastasio Bustamente?
They supported him and his policies.
They were against him and supported Santa Anna.
They wanted him to abolish the Guerrero Decree and allow slavery in Texas.
They wanted more Mexican troops for protection from Native American raids
In this document Texans pledged their loyalty to Santa Anna and Mexico as he promised to follow the democratic (people have power) Constitution of 1824. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Fredonian Rebellion
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Texas Declaration of Independence
What was the effect of the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?
He ran for public office.
Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and it led to the start of the Texas Revolution.
The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6, 1830.
He was so upset he went back to the United States.
I. Mier y Teran Report
II. Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
III. Fredonian Rebellion
IV. Turtle Bayou Resolutions
V. Law of April 6, 1830
Which is the correct order of events?
V, II, I, III, IV
IV, V, I, II, III
III, I, V, IV, II
III, II, I, IV, V
Which summary best describes the Fredonian Rebellion?
A demand for changes to the Mexican Constitution in favor of General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
A reaction in Texas to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin in Mexico.
A demonstration by supporters of the Texan fighters in the Alamo.
A first attempt by Anglo settlers around Nacogdoches to declare their independence from Mexico.
What report recommended that soldiers need to occupy Texas forts to enforce Mexican law, Texans need to trade more with Mexico rather than the U.S., and immigration to Texas should be more from Mexico and Europe rather than the U.S.?
Mier y Teran's Report
State Colonization Law of 1825
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Which of the following is an example of rights Texans had under the US Constitution, but no longer was provided in the Mexican Constitution?
"The Supreme power of the Federation as to its exercise, is divided into the legislative, executive and judicial powers.
"The Chamber of Deputies shall be composed of representatives, the whole of which shall be elected every two years by the citizens of the States."
"The religion of the Mexican nation shall perpetually remain the Catholic and Apostolic."
"Congress will enact laws to punish those violating the constitution.
“I tell myself that it could not be otherwise than that from such a state of affairs [events]should arise an antagonism [unfriendly relationship] between Mexicans and foreigners... Therefore, I am warning you to take timely [quick] measures [actions]. Texas could throw the whole nation into revolution.”
- Mier y Teran
What was a result of the statement above?
Mexico gave up its claims of Texas to the United States.
Stephen F. Austin was arrested for treason.
The Mexican government issued the Law of April 6, 1830.
The Edwards Brothers started the Fredonian Rebellion.
What was the reaction of settlers to Stephen F. Austin’s imprisonment by Mexican officials?
Stephen F. Austin convinced the Native Americans to help fight Mexico.
Stephen F. Austin warned Texans had no choice but to go to war with Mexico.
Texans were outraged due to Stephen F. Austin's execution by Santa Anna.
Stephen F. Austin told settlers to leave Texas to avoid war with Mexico.
In addition to issues with the Mexican government, what else led to tensions between Texans and Mexico?
Stephen F. Austin wanted to become President.
Mexico abolished slavery in Texas.
Texans believed in a strong central government.
Mexico decreased taxes on goods from Texas. Mexico decreased taxes on goods from Texas.
Which action of Mexico best represents a violation of the principle of individual rights?
The merging of Coahuila and Tejas into a single state.
Mexico granting empresario contracts to Anglo Americans.
Stephen F. Austin being arrested for writing a letter of his opinions.
Mexico adopting a federal republic form of government.
What did Stephen F. Austin's letter telling Texans to prepare for separate statehood from Caohuila lead to?
Stephen F. Austin was arrested for treason against the government.
Stephen F. Austin was appointed vice-president of Texas.
Stephen F. Austin was killed by a Mexican soldier.
Stephen F. Austin was elected President of Mexico.
