Austin's Journey to Mexico City

What was Austin's main task when he traveled to Mexico City in 1833?

• To present the work of the Texas convention to the Mexican government

• To negotiate a trade agreement

• To establish a new capital for Texas

• To seek military support from Mexico

Who acted as president in place of Santa Anna when Austin arrived in Mexico City?

• Valentín Gómez Farías

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Benito Juárez

• Porfirio Díaz

What did Austin warn Farías about in October 1833?

• That Mexico's failure to act could lead Texans to take action

• That Texas would declare war

• That he would leave Mexico City

• That he would seek help from the United States

What did Austin suggest to the ayuntamiento in San Antonio?

• To begin work to set up a state government for Texas

• To organize a military defense

• To negotiate with Santa Anna

• To increase trade with Mexico

What happened to Austin in January 1834?

• He was arrested by Mexican leaders

• He returned to Texas successfully

• He was elected as a state governor

• He signed a peace treaty

What was the main reason settlers in Texas wanted to stay calm while Austin was behind bars?

• To avoid stirring up trouble with Mexico

• To increase trade with Mexico

• To gain independence from Mexico

• To form an alliance with the United States

Who was sent to Texas to check on the settlers and ensure their peacefulness?

• Colonel Juan N. Almonte

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

• Miguel Hidalgo

What did the Federalist Mexican leaders do to help calm the settlers in Texas?

• Ended the ban on new settlers from the United States

• Increased taxes on settlers

• Decreased the number of local courts

• Banned all trade with the United States

What was one of the actions Santa Anna took to increase his power?

• Abolished the Constitution of 1824

• Increased the power of the local courts

• Formed an alliance with the settlers

• Established a new trade agreement

How did most Texas settlers react to Santa Anna's actions?

• They were displeased

• They supported him

• They ignored him

• They celebrated his actions