Texas Revolution and American Settlers

In 1823, Stephen Austin brought 300 Americans to Texas, where they were required by Santa Anna to practice Catholicism and speak Spanish. The Americans' refusal to comply led to tensions with the Tejanos. In 1833, Austin attempted to ease these tensions but was jailed. By 1835, war erupted between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Texan revolutionaries, with many Americans joining the Texan forces. The Texans defeated Santa Anna, and on May 14, 1836, Mexico recognized Texas' independence.

What were the conditions set by the Mexican government for the American settlers in Texas?

• Practice the Catholic faith and speak Spanish

• Convert to Protestantism

• Pay taxes to the Mexican government

• Serve in the Mexican army

What was the main reason for the tensions between the Tejanos and the American settlers?

• Disagreement over land ownership

• Refusal to follow Mexican conditions

• Economic competition

• Cultural differences

What happened to Stephen Austin when he traveled to Texas in 1833?

• He was jailed

• He was welcomed by the Mexican government

• He signed a peace treaty

• He was elected as a leader

When did the war between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Texan revolutionaries begin?

• 1836

• 1823

• 1835

• 1833

What was the outcome of the war between the Texan revolutionaries and Santa Anna's forces?

• Texas gained independence

• Santa Anna was captured and executed

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Texas remained under Mexican control

On what date did Mexico recognize Texas independence?

• June 1, 1836

• March 2, 1836

• May 14, 1836

• April 21, 1836