Texas Revolution 1
What was included in the Law of April 6, 1830?
Texans were not allowed to bring in any more slaves.
What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?
It was the first open conflict of the Texas Revolution, marking a break with the Mexican government.
How was the Mexican Constitution of 1824 similar to the U.S. Constitution?
The Congress consisted of two separate houses. The president served a four-year term.
What is the significance of the date on this flag flown during the Battle of the Alamo?
The Texans wanted Santa Anna to restore the Constitution of 1824.
Which of the following statements about the Turtle Bayou Resolutions is true?
The Resolutions were written against the central Mexican government.
What did the phrase, “Remember the Alamo” come to represent?
heroism and resistance
Which of the following statements best describes James Fannin’s command at Goliad?
He misjudged how close the Mexican troops were and how the Texans would be treated upon surrender.
What were the grievances expressed by the delegates at the Convention of 1836?
The Mexican government established Catholicism as the national religion.
The Mexican government did not support public education.
How were General Houston and General Santa Anna similar?
Both men were capable of leading their troops in successful battles.
What did Houston do when he took over as the Commander-in-Chief of the Texan army?
He retreated for a month to make a plan of attack.
How did William Goyens help Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Goyens helped keep the relation with the Cherokees positive.
What was the main agreement in the treaty that ended the Battle of San Jacinto?
Fighting would stop and Santa Anna would withdraw his troops.
What was the purpose of the Convention of 1832?
The delegates wanted to propose changes and reforms to the government.
What did the delegates at the Consultation want from the Mexican government?
They wanted Mexico to restore the Constitution of 1824.
Which of the following is the most important fact about the Mier Y Terán report?
Mier Y Terán warned the Mexican government that there was a growing influx of American settlers in Texas and to expect the area to join the United States
Which of the following statements is true about the Fredonian Rebellion?
The rebels took over Old Stone Fort and made it their headquarters.
How did the Texan leaders learn about the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?
Susanna Dickinson brought word of the events.
Who were the president and vice-president of the ad interim government?
David Burnet
Lorenzo de Zavala
The official name of the newly formed country is....
Republic of Texas
During the Convention of 1836, George Childress did what?
Authorered the Texas Declaration of Independence