Exploring the Fredonian Rebellion's Role in Texas History

The video is part of a series exploring the Texas Revolution, focusing on the Fredonia Rebellion. It discusses the Spanish missions' failure, the arrival of filibusters, and the Battle of Medina. The Fredonia Rebellion, led by Hayden Edwards, aimed to establish an independent nation but was suppressed by Stephen F. Austin and Mexican forces. This event heightened Mexican suspicion of Anglo settlers, influencing future policies.

What was one of the main reasons Spain lost control of Texas?

• They couldn't convert the natives.

• They had too many soldiers.

• They made too much money from the land.

• They had no diseases.

Who was sent to investigate the Spanish missions in Texas?

• Mark Easter Ruby

• Hayden Edwards

• Stephen F. Austin

• Richard Fields

What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?

• The filibusters won.

• The Spanish showed mercy.

• General Errand Ando killed many filibusters.

• The Spanish lost control of Texas.

Who were some of the key figures in the Fredonia Rebellion?

• Mark Easter Ruby, General Errand Ando, Stephen F. Austin

• General Errand Ando, Richard Fields, Stephen F. Austin

• Stephen F. Austin, Richard Fields, Hayden Edwards

• Hayden Edwards, Mark Easter Ruby, Richard Fields

Why did Hayden Edwards tell the settlers to leave Nacogdoches?

• They were converting the natives.

• They were making too much money.

• They were his friends.

• They were not paying for the land.

What did Hayden Edwards and his followers name their new country?

• Texas

• Fredonia

• Austin

• Nacogdoches

What was the design of the Fredonia Rebellion flag?

• Blue field on top, white field on bottom

• Green field on top, white field on bottom

• White field on top, red field on bottom

• Red field on top, blue field on bottom

What decision did Stephen F. Austin make regarding the Fredonia Rebellion?

• He supported Mexico.

• He left Texas.

• He remained neutral.

• He joined the Fredonians.

What happened to Richard Fields after the rebellion?

• He was pardoned.

• He was hung and put to death.

• He joined Stephen F. Austin.

• He escaped to Mexico.

What was one of the outcomes of the Fredonia Rebellion?

• The Anglos gained more land.

• Mexico started to put more controls over Texas.

• The rebellion was a success.

• Mexico became less suspicious of the Anglos.