TEXAS REVOLUTION

Why did many early Texas settlers move to Texas?

• They aimed to join the military forces in Mexico.
• They wanted to escape from the cold weather.
• They sought land and economic opportunities.
• They were searching for gold and silver mines.

What did the Mexican government expect settlers to do when they came to Texas?

• Build factories and promote industrialization.
• Establish farms and integrate into Mexican society.
• Establish trade routes with Native Americans.
• Create military outposts for defense.

Which issue created major conflict between settlers and the Mexican government?

• Cultural differences in religious practices.
• Land ownership and slavery issues.
• Disputes over agricultural techniques.
• Trade agreements with Native Americans.

Which of the following best describes the settlers’ view on government?

• Settlers favored limited government that protects individual rights.
• Settlers preferred a strong central government with absolute power.
• Settlers supported a monarchy as the best form of government.
• Settlers believed in no government intervention in personal affairs.

Why was the Mexican government worried about too many Anglo settlers in Texas?

• They were concerned about cultural exchange and diversity.
• They believed the settlers would improve agriculture in Texas.
• They wanted to promote more trade with the settlers.
• The Mexican government was worried about losing control and potential independence movements.

Which of the following is true about the settlers’ culture compared to Mexican culture?

• Settlers' culture is more communal than Mexican culture.
• Mexican culture prioritizes individualism over community.
• Settlers' culture has no emphasis on personal freedom.
• Settlers spoke English and were often Protestant

What was Mexico’s policy on slavery during this period?

• Mexico abolished slavery in 1829.
• Mexico continued to practice slavery until 1857.
• Slavery was abolished in Mexico in 1800.
• Mexico legalized slavery in 1829.

Which of the following is an example of assimilation Mexico expected from settlers?

• Adoption of the Spanish language and Catholicism
• Promotion of local governance structures
• Encouragement of agricultural practices from settlers' homelands
• Emphasis on indigenous languages and traditions

What is the best way to describe the conflict between settlers and the Mexican government?

• The Mexican government wanted to expand its territory into the United States.
• The conflict was primarily about trade agreements.
• The conflict was driven by land disputes, cultural clashes, and governance issues between settlers and the Mexican government.
• Settlers were seeking to establish a monarchy in Mexico.

Which statement best compares the two perspectives?

• Both perspectives ignore the importance of social justice.
• Settlers wanted independence and freedom, while Mexico wanted control and loyalty.

• Both perspectives prioritize individual freedoms equally.
• One perspective advocates for government intervention, while the other opposes it.