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WorksheetsTexas History and Independence
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
The purpose of the Conventions of 1832 and 1833 was to -
draft resolutions requesting changes from the Mexican government.
establish a new government in Texas.
create a military alliance with the United States.
promote the abolition of slavery in Texas.
The Mexican National Era is characterized by
Mexican independence, impresarios, and Anglo colonization.
The establishment of Spanish missions and presidios.
The rise of the Aztec Empire and its conquests.
The introduction of European diseases and their impact on indigenous populations.
Led a rebellion against President Bustamante · Became President of Mexico the first time in 1833 · Had Stephen F. Austin arrested because of a letter he wrote to the Texas colonists · Took over the Mexican government and became a dictator. The statements above describe
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Miguel Hidalgo
Porfirio Diaz
Emiliano Zapata
How did the Fredonian Rebellion create tension between the Texas colonists and the Mexican government?
By creating fear that the Anglo colonists wanted to be part of the United States.
By encouraging the Mexican government to grant more autonomy to Texas.
By leading to a peaceful resolution between the colonists and the government.
By increasing trade relations between Texas and Mexico.
When did Spanish rule in Mexico end?
1800
1821
1848
1776
Texas colonists objected to the merger of Texas and Coahuila as a state because they-
felt the location of the capital made it difficult to participate in government.
preferred to remain independent from Coahuila.
disagreed with the economic policies of Coahuila.
wanted to maintain their own legal system.
The primary concern expressed in the Mier y Teran report was -
the growing influence of the United States in Texas.
the economic decline of Texas.
the lack of military presence in Texas.
the cultural assimilation of Texans into Mexican society.
Although Mexico abolished slavery in 1829, the -
Texans were allowed to keep their slaves.
All slaves were freed immediately.
Slavery was still legal in all Mexican territories.
Only indigenous people were affected by the abolition.
One reason for the migration of many settlers to Texas was the -
opportunity to prosper from cheap farm land.
desire to escape harsh winters in the North.
search for gold and silver in the West.
need for more space due to overpopulation in the East.
What is the significant legislation enacted on April 6, 1830?
Law of April 6, 1830
Texas Independence Act
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
One result of the customs duties placed on American goods by the Law of April 6, 1830 was that Texans would -
pay more for goods from America.
receive goods at a lower price from America.
import more goods from Europe instead.
stop trading with American merchants.
In a letter to Mexican officials in San Antonio, Stephen F. Austin urged -
a separate state government for Texas.
the abolition of slavery in Texas.
the establishment of a military base in Texas.
the annexation of Texas by the United States.
Who was sent to investigate the conditions in Texas?
General Manuel Mier y Teran
General Sam Houston
President Andrew Jackson
Governor Stephen F. Austin
Requirements for becoming a settler in Austin's colony-
Agree to become a citizen of a new country
Be of high moral character
Accept the Roman Catholic faith
Have a college degree
Who was the 1st Anglo american to get permission from Spain to bring settlers to Texas but died before he saw his dream?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
James Bowie
Declared support for the Constitution of 1824
Support for the Constitution of 1824
Opposition to the Constitution of 1824
Neutral stance on the Constitution of 1824
Advocacy for the Constitution of 1836
Stephen F. Austin was arrested because he -
was thought to have committed treason
was involved in a land dispute
refused to pay taxes
led a rebellion against the government
