Texas Revolution
Truth or False, the provisional government was effective.
False
How was the Fredonian Rebellion formed?
Benjamin Edwards, Richard Fields, and a small band of followers proclaimed creation of a new state
Truth or false, most Texans were Anglo-American.
True
How many years did Spain claim Texas?
300 years
Truth or false, a man would receive extra land if he were to marry a Mexican woman.
True
What phrase did the cannon's flag show
"Come and Take It"
Truth or False, Austin approved of the Fredonian Rebellion
False
What made up the majority of the Anglo-American colonists?
African Americans
What is a vaquero?
A cowboy
What were some of the requirements to be allowed into Texas?
Catholic religion, good moral character, pledging to never leave Texas, and taking an oath to be loyal and hardworking to the government.
What roles made up the provisional government?
One governor, one lieutenant governor, and a general council including one representative from each large community.
What did Austin do against the rebellion?
He sided with the government to help put the revolt down.
What were some of the reasons people wanted to move into Texas?
escaping debts, cheap land, and curiosity of what Texas had to offer.
What road is often considered the "Royal Highway"?
El Camino Real
How long did empresarios have to fulfill their contract?
6 years
What day did the Battle of Gonzales take place?
October 2, 1835
What did the Mier-Teran report state?
American influence is growing in Texas, urging the government to do more to attract more Mexicans and Europeans.
What did farmers and ranchers face constant danger from?
Native Americans
What was the greatest threat to Mexican Texas?
The United States
How much land would an empresario receive if he brought 100 colonists to settle in Texas?
23,000 acres
How did Texans force win in the battle inside San Antonio?
Mexicans were solely trained for fighting on fields, so a fight in the city put them at a major disadvantage.
How did the decree abolishing slavery in Mexico affect Texan settlers?
It worried the Anglo-American slave holders.
What were the majority of people who lived in the Department of Bexar?
People of Spanish or Mexican ancestry
What year ended Spanish colonial rule over Texas?
1821
How many acres of land could you buy for 30$?
4,428 acres