Road to Revolution Quiz

After being sent by Mexican government officials to survey Texas, General Manuel de Mier y Terán wrote a report called the Mier y Terán Report. Which of the following were conclusions that were found in the Mier y Terán Report? Select TWO correct answers.

• Native Americans had killed many Tejanos in major settlements.

• Mexican influence had diminished in the northeastern part of Texas.

• United States settlers greatly outnumbered Tejanos in Northern parts of Texas.

• All Texan settlers had a deep affiliation with the Mexican government.

• The United States had encroached into eastern Texas territory.

Which group would be most OPPOSED to the provisions in the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Mexican leaders

• Empresarios

• Spanish leaders

• Clergy

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answer. After multiple fraudulent acts, the Mexican government revoked Haden Edward's empresario contract. An action which he did not take lightly. Edwards responded by issuing the ___________.

• Fredonian Declaration of Independence
• Texas Declaration of Independence
• Nacogdoches Declaration of Independence
• U.S. Declaration of Independence

Turtle Bayou Resolutions were important in Texas history because

• these documents went directly against General Santa Anna.

• they demonstrated that not all Anglo-American settlers opposed Mexican rule.

• they actively promoted opposition to the centralist Mexican government in charge at the time.

• they caused the U. S. government to formally support the movement for an independent Texas.

In the Convention of 1832, Texas delegates pledged their support for the Constitution of --

• The United States

• The Mexican Constitution of 1824

• Turtle Bayou

• The Law of April 6, 1830

Fill in the blank to complete the statements. The __________ Rebellion gave a great deal of concern to the Mexican government. ______________ was sent to investigate how many American settlers were residing in Texas and to determine the boundary line between Texas and Louisiana.

What was the MAIN purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• to stop U.S. immigration to Texas

• to end trade between Texas and Mexico

• to block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• to prevent Texas from declaring independence

Which of the following validates why Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna placed Stephen F. Austin in prison?

• Stephen F. Austin's list of demands were unreasonable and too costly.

• Santa Anna saw Stephen F. Austin as a threat.

• Stephen F. Austin gave Santa Anna an ultimatum.

• Santa Anna wanted to end Texian's yearning for independence.

What was the effect of the Mier y Teran report?

• The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6
• The Fredonian Rebellion
• The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

What was a significant consequence of the Law of April 6, 1830, on Texas settlers?

• Increased trade with Mexico

• Improved relations with Native American tribes

• More land grants for settlers

• Heightened tensions between settlers and the Mexican government