Texas History Mexican National Era/TX Rev.

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Based on the map, where were most Texas land grants located and why?

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In central and east Texas because Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the United States.

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First Anglo Settlers in Texas:

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came for land grants

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What issue was addressed in Articles 9 and 11 of the Law of April 6, 1830? Options: increasing taxes, giving land grants, preventing immigration, outlawing slavery

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preventing immigration

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Which leader sparked the Mexican Revolution with the Grito de Delores?

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Father Miguel Hidalgo

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Imagine you fought in the battle at San Jacinto. Why would this victory be so important to you and your fellow Texans?

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It marked the end of the Texas Revolution and secured independence from Mexico.

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What was the PRIMARY reason for tensions between the Anglo settlers in Texas and the Mexican government?

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The settlers from America did not agree with many of the Mexican laws.

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Delegates met at a convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 1, 1836 in order to —

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form a new government

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Which action made George Childress significant to Texas history? Options: wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence, led the attack on Goliad, traveled to the United States seeking supplies, commanded the Texas army

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wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence

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What was the MAIN purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

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to declare loyalty to Mexico but not the Mexican government

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Which of the following BEST completes the web above? Options: Sam Houston, Moses Austin, Juan Seguin, Stephen F. Austin

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Stephen F. Austin