Unit 5 day 3

What was the impact of the empresarios on Texas in the early 1820s?

• It led to a decrease in population.

• It caused economic decline.

• It resulted in new towns and trade growth.

• It stopped immigration to the area.

What did Centralists in Mexico advocate for?

• A decentralized government with power in individual states.

• A strong, centralized government with power at the national level.

• Complete independence from Spain.

• A monarchy with a king.

What was the main concern of Anglo settlers in Coahuila y Tejas regarding the Centralist government?

• The Centralist government would abolish slavery.

• The Centralist government would not honor rights in the Federal Constitution of 1824.

• The Centralist government would increase taxes.

• The Centralist government would force them to leave Texas.

Who was Haden Edwards?

• A Mexican official in San Antonio.

• An empresario granted land in East Texas.

• A Cherokee chief supporting the settlers.

• A mayor appointed by the rebels.

What did Benjamin Edwards and his followers declare in December 1826?

• The creation of a new independent state called the Republic of Fredonia.

• The end of the Mexican government.

• The start of a new war with Mexico.

• The formation of a new alliance with Spain.

What was the outcome of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• It led to the independence of Texas.

• It resulted in the capture of all Fredonians.

• It collapsed, and most Fredonians fled to the United States.

• It strengthened the Fredonian government.

What did the Mexican officials worry about after the Fredonian Rebellion?

• The rebellion would spread to other regions.

• The United States would try to acquire Texas.

• The Fredonians would regroup and attack.

• The rebellion would lead to economic collapse.

What did Mier y Terán recommend to the Mexican government?

• Reduce trade with neighboring states.

• Increase American influence in Texas.

• Place more troops around the settlements.

• Abolish slavery immediately.

Why were Anglo-Americans worried about Mier y Terán's report?

• It suggested increasing taxes.

• It recommended abolishing slavery.

• It proposed closing the borders.

• It advised reducing military presence.

How did the Law of April 6, 1830, affect immigration to Texas?

• It encouraged immigration from the United States.

• It stopped immigration from the United States.

• It had no effect on immigration.

• It only affected European immigration.