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leading to battle of gonzalez

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.
In which of the following documents do Texans declare loyalty to Mexico but not the Mexican Government?
a)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
b)
Texas Constitution of 1836
c)
Law of April 6, 1830
d)
Mier y Teran Report
2.
How did Stephen F. Austin respond to the Edwards brothers' request for help following their revolt against the Mexican government?
a)
He helped the Mexican government put down the revolt.
b)
He sent fifty of his troops to support the brothers' revolt.
c)
He petitioned the Mexican government to recognize the Republic of Fredonia.
d)
He wrote back, refusing to play any part in their revolt.
3.
What was one way that the Mexican government reformed Texas during Austin's imprisonment?
a)
The duty on imported goods was lifted.
b)
A strict quota was introduced limiting immigration from the United States.
c)
Texas was divided into fewer departments, decreasing its representation in the state legislature
d)
Anglo American settlers were no longer required to become Roman Catholics.
4.
What was one of the reasons Mexico put into place the Law of April 6, 1830?
a)
To stop U.S. immigration into Texas
b)
To make slavery legal in Texas
c)
To help Texas set up its own government
d)
To make Catholicism optional
5.
Resulted when letter written to the local government in San Antonio was intercepted by Mexican officials who viewed the letter as a challenge to Mexican authority
a)
Conflict at Anahuac
b)
Fredonian Rebellion
c)
Austin is Arrested
d)
Turtle Bayou Resolutons
6.
Fredonian Rebellion,Meir y Teran Report ,Law of April 6, 1830 , Arrest of Stephen F. Austin. These events led to-
a)
Mexican Independence from Spain
b)
Texas Revolution against Mexico
c)
Exploration of Texas by the Spanish
d)
The establishment of Missions & Presidios
7.
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions meant that Texans?
a)
Immigrants were now allowed in the US
b)
A declaration of Unity between both countries
c)
Renewed loyalty towards Mexico ( federalist)
d)
A deceleration of independence from Mexico
8.
How long did was Stephen F. Austin in prison?
a)
4 days
b)
almost 2 years
c)
4 years
d)
22 years, 5 months, 6 days, 4 hours, and 33 mins
9.
Why were Texans excited about Santa Anna's rise to power in Mexico?
a)
Santa Anna's vice president controlled the policies of the Mexican government.
b)
Santa Anna supported Stephen F. Austin.
c)
Santa Anna had promised to restore the Constitution of 1824.
d)
Santa Anna was not interested in the day-to-day affairs of the government
10.
The Mier y Teran Report showed the ratio of Anglo settlers to Mexican settlers was
a)
10 : 1
b)
2 : 1
c)
5 : 1
d)
4 : 1
11.

Match events leading to the Texas Revolution to their discriptions.

12.

What were the events that led to the Texas Revolution?

The events that led to the Texas Revolution were __________, (5 Events)

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13.

How did Santa Anna’s position about government change once he became

president?

Santa Anna was no longer a _________, he wanted power centralized –

in his hands.

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14.

What impact did Stephen F. Austin’s arrest have on Texans?

Austin was now convinced that Santa Anna was becoming a

__________, or a leader who rules with absolute power.

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