Texas Revolution

Front

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

Back

Battle of Gonzales

Answer explanation

The Battle of Gonzales, fought in 1835, marked the first military engagement in the Texas Revolution, symbolizing the start of the fight for Texas Independence against Mexican rule.

Front

This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.

Back

Mier y Teran Report

Answer explanation

The Mier y Teran Report highlighted the dominance of U.S. influence in Texas over Mexican influence, prompting the Law of April 6, 1830, which aimed to curb American immigration and strengthen Mexican control.

Front

No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.

Back

Law of April 6, 1830

Answer explanation

The Law of April 6, 1830, aimed to restrict U.S. immigration, prohibit slavery, and impose custom duties on imports, aligning with the details provided in the question.

Front

Mexican Government sent this man to investigate the conditions in northern Texas

Back

Mier y Teran

Answer explanation

The Mexican Government sent Mier y Teran to investigate conditions in northern Texas due to concerns about American influence and unrest in the region, making him the correct choice.

Front

Anahuac settlers gathered at this place and drafted a set of resolutions to Mexico

Back

Turtle Bayou Resolution

Answer explanation

The Anahuac settlers gathered to draft the Turtle Bayou Resolutions in response to their grievances against the Mexican government, making it the correct choice for this question.

Front

Texas Declared Independence on March 2, 1836. Where did this happen?

Back

Washington-on-the-Brazos

Answer explanation

Texas declared independence on March 2, 1836, at Washington-on-the-Brazos, where delegates gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence, marking a pivotal moment in Texas history.

Front

What did the Texans state at the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

Back

They would be loyal to the Mexican constitution.

Answer explanation

At the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, the Texans declared their loyalty to the Mexican constitution, emphasizing their desire to uphold the principles of the constitution while opposing the actions of the Mexican government.

Front

What was the effect of the Mier y Teran report?

Back

The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6

Answer explanation

The Mier y Teran report highlighted concerns about American influence in Texas, leading the Mexican government to pass the Law of April 6, which aimed to restrict immigration and enforce Mexican laws in the region.

Front

What was the effect of the Law of April 6, 1830?

Back

The Texans were mad at the Mexican government and gathered at Turtle Bayou to make resolutions.

Answer explanation

The Law of April 6, 1830 angered Texans, leading them to gather at Turtle Bayou to express their grievances against the Mexican government and draft resolutions, highlighting their discontent.

Front

What was the effect of the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?

Back

Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and it led to the start of the Texas Revolution.

Answer explanation

The arrest of Stephen F. Austin angered him towards the Mexican government, which fueled tensions and contributed to the onset of the Texas Revolution, making this the correct choice.