Texas Revolution

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When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

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1821

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Why was the settlement of Texas so appealing to Anglos (Americans)? Options: Cheap land and a dissimilar Constitution, No slavery and Cheap Slavery, Cheap land and a similar Constitution, Roman Catholicism and No Slavery

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Cheap land and a similar Constitution

Front

What did Hayden Edwards do that upset the Mexican government?

Back

Created an independent state

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What was the main reason for the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

Back

Laws of April 6, 1830

Front

What was decided at the Convention of 1833? Options: Texas should declare independence from Mexico, Texas should be its own state independent from Coahuila, Texas should stop fighting Mexico, Texas should become part of the United States

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Texas should be its own state independent from Coahuila

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Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested for treason?

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Because he sent a letter stating that Texas should go ahead and be its own state

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Which battle is this flag from?

Back

Battle of Gonzales

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What was the main outcome of the Convention of 1836?

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Texas Declaration of Independence was written

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Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

Back

George C. Childress

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What was the primary outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

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Texians lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government.