Texas Revolution Review

Haden and Benjamin Edwards rebelled against the Mexican government and established the short-lived -

• Republic of Fredonia

• Colony at Turtle Bayou

• Edwards Colony

• Coahuila y Tejas

What resolutions were drafted by Texans at Turtle Bayou?

Select TWO correct answers

• They confirmed their support for the Federalist government

• They proclaimed independence from Mexico

• They declared war against the Mexican state of Coahuila

• They pledged to honor the Mexican Constitution of 1824

• They announced plans to establish an education system across Texas

With which event of the Texas Revolution is the image above associated?

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Protest at Anahuac

• Battle of Gonzales

• Convention of 1832

Stephen F. Austin was sent to Mexico City to present the Texan delegates’ requests to the new president of Mexico. Which of the following was one of those requests?

• Texans wanted permission to practice religions other than Catholicism

• Texans wanted permission to elect representatives as a separate state from Coahuila

• Texans wanted the price of land to be raised an additional 15 cents an acre for new settlers

• Texans wanted the Mexican government to defend Texans against Native American attacks

We, therefore, the delegates…of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled…hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended, and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, sovereign, and independent republic, and are fully invested with all the rights and attributes which properly belong to independent nations.

In what year was this document signed?

• 1718

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

Why did Mexico begin to distrust the United States in the early part of nineteenth century?

• Mexico feared the United States would try to take Texas as the country expanded westward

• Mexico thought the United States was trying to free Texas from Mexican rule

• Mexico felt the United States was trying to expand slavery into South America

• Mexico believed the United States and France were trying to colonize parts of Mexico

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested and imprisoned by Mexican authorities?

• He called Santa Anna a coward and a liar in a speech before the Mexican parliament.

• He withdrew all his money from the National Bank of Mexico.

• He refused to pay taxes to the Mexican government.

• He wrote a letter encouraging Texans to form their own government.

Why did Sam Houston retreat to Gonzales after the Battle of the Alamo?

• He wanted to enlist Natives in the Texas army.

• He wanted to join forces with the U.S. army.

• He wanted to invade Mexico from the north.

• He wanted to train Texas soldiers for battle.

I used my influence with Santa Anna to save them, if possible, from being butchered, particularly Fannin. I obtained from His Excellency only a severe reply, repeating his previous order to execute them all…doubtlessly dictated by cruel necessity… -Mexican General José Urrea

What event of the Texas Revolution is being described by the Mexican general?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Goliad Massacre

• Battle of San Jacinto

How did weather impact Texans’ journey during the Runaway Scrape?

• Heavy rain caused the Sabine River to flood, making it difficult for them to cross

• Hurricanes destroyed major cities, making it difficult for them to get supplies.

• Blizzards created poor road conditions, making it hazardous for them to move quickly.

• Dust storms caused limited visibility, making it difficult for them to travel.