Causes of the Texas Revolution Flashcard

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What was the effect of Spain increasing its control over its colonies?

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A revolution began, starting with Father Hidalgo.

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What does the word Independence mean?

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Independence is when a country can make its own rules, taxes, and laws.

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During the start of American's coming to Texas, who owned Texas?

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Mexico

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Why did the local government in Texas become so different from the rest of Mexico?

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The higher percentage of Americans in Texas made the government closer to that of the United States.

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In what way did the State Colonization Law hurt the relationship between Texas and Mexico?

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Americans emigrated to Texas and wanted the government there to be more like that of the United States and less like that of Mexico.

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Which of the following was an effect of the increase in Americans moving to Texas? Options: The Mexican government passed restrictions on Americans immigrating to Texas., The Texan economy got stronger as more people joined the workforce., Native Texans were driven further off of their ancestral lands., The United States created incentives to keep Americans from emigrating.

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The Mexican government passed restrictions on Americans immigrating to Texas.

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To what extent did Stephen F. Austin succeed or fail at continuing the dreams of his father?

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He succeeded by founding the first Anglo-American colony in Texas.

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In what way was Martin de León unique in comparison to the other empresarios?

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He was the only Mexican empresario.

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Which leader confirmed the Mexican government's fear that American settlers were trying to take Mexican land?

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Haden Edwards

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What was the primary reason for the Texas Revolution? Options: Disagreements over land ownership, Disputes over slavery laws, Conflict over religious beliefs, Resistance to Mexican control

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Resistance to Mexican control