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TH Ch. 9 The Road to Revolution

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  • __ led the first group of American colonists to Texas in 1821.
    Antonio López de Santa Anna
    Stephen F. Austin
    Sam Houston
    Martín Perfecto de Cos
  • What was one of the key issues causing tension between Anglo-American settlers and the Mexican government?
    Mining rights
    Slavery
    Currency exchange
    Trade routes
  • Why is the showdown at Gonzales (October 2, 1835) described as significant in the text?
    Texas Revolution = settlers refused to return a cannon.
    It was the final battle where Santa Anna was captured.
    It ended with a long peace treaty between Mexico and Texas.
    Texas declared independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
  • Which event marked the beginning of armed conflict in the Texas Revolution?
    The Battle of Gonzales
    The Siege of Béxar
    The Consultation of 1835
    The Battle of San Jacinto
  • Which of these best describes the Consultation of 1835 according to the text?
    A census to count Anglo-American settlers in Texas
    meeting by Santa Anna & Sam Houston to avoid war
    Texas leaders declared immediate independence from Mexico
    Texas leaders-federalism, organized govt. & volunteer army
  • What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?
    The battle was postponed
    Mexico won and captured Texian leaders
    Texas achieved a decisive victory
    The battle ended in a stalemate
  • Which reason listed in the text best explains why tensions grew between Anglo-American settlers and the Mexican government?
    Mexico wanted to annex more U.S. territory
    Settlers & Mexico disagreed of religion, slavery, language
    The United States sent troops into Texas
    Spain regained control of Texas
  • The Texas Declaration of Independence, adopted on March 2, 1836, did which of the following according to the text?
    Ended the Runaway Scrape immediately
    Formally declared Texas’ independence from Mexico
    Returned Texas to Spanish rule
    Established Texas as a U.S. state
  • Which group was significantly affected by the Texas Revolution?
    Native American tribes
    Spanish missionaries
    French settlers
    British colonists
  • What challenges did Texas face after gaining independence?
    Peaceful relations with Mexico
    Economic difficulties and threats from Native American tribe
    A surplus of resources
    A strong military alliance with Mexico
  • What did the Consultation of 1835 decide?
    To establish a monarchy in Texas
    To fight for a return to federalism
    To declare independence from Mexico immediately
    To align with Spain against Mexico
  • What was a mass exodus of Texian settlers?
    A retreat by Mexican forces
    A Texian victory celebration
    The "Runaway Scrape"?
    The capture of Santa Anna
  • What established Texas as an independent nation?
    It ended all conflicts with Mexico
    The legacy of the Texas Revolution for Texas.
    It resulted in Texas joining the British Empire
    It led to Texas becoming part of Spain again
  • The Texas Declaration of Independence pointed out?
    A treaty with Native American tribes
    A plan for economic reform
    Grievances against the Mexican government
    A new constitution for Mexico
  • How does the text describe the outcome and immediate aftermath of the Battle of San Jacinto?
    It was a short decisive Texian victory
    It led to Texas becoming a U.S. state the next day
    battle lasted several days and ended in a Mexican victory.
    It caused Spain to retake control of Texas.
  • The Texas Revolution took place from __ to __.
    1995, 1999
    1835, 1836
    1830, 1841
    1492, 1527
  • Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?
    Sam Houston
    Juan Seguín
    William B. Travis
    Stephen F. Austin
  • What was the significance of the Alamo battle?
    It was a major victory for Texian forces
    It was the last battle of the revolution
    It led to the end of the Texas Revolution
    It became a rallying cry for Texian forces
  • What was the primary reason for the Texas Revolution?
    To gain independence from Spain
    To gain independence from Mexico
    To establish a new religion
    To create new trade routes
  • What impact did the Texas Revolution have on Native American tribes?
    They faced forced removal from Texas
    They gained independence
    They were given more land
    They formed alliances with Mexico
  • What was the Runaway Scrape and what caused it?
    A celebration after San Jacinto caused by Texian victory
    The surrender of Texian forces at Goliad
    An economic policy to raise funds for the Texian army
    Mass exodus of settlers fleeing Santa Anna’s advancing army
  • The Law of April 6, 1830 included which of the following provisions?
    It made English the official language of Texas.
    Encouraged more settlers from U.S. to go to Texas
    Banned immigration from U.S./ rid of Empresario contracts
    It granted immediate independence to Texas.
  • The __ of April 6, 1830, limited American immigration to Texas.
    Lease
    Law
    Contract
    Empresario
  • What was the main purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
    To outline the rights of Native Americans
    To request support from the United States
    To establish a new government
    To formally declare Texas' independence from Mexico
  • According to the text, which event directly follows Mexico gaining independence from Spain in 1821?
    Texas becomes part of the new nation of Mexico
    The Law of April 6, 1830 is passed
    Sam Houston is elected president of the Republic of Texas
    The Battle of Gonzales occurs
  • The text states Antonio López de Santa Anna changed Mexico’s government in 1834. What was the change and why did many Texians and Tejanos oppose it?
    He allowed slavery; they opposed slavery’s expansion.
    He shifted Mexico from a monarchy to a democracy
    He shifted Mexico from a federalist to a centralist govt.
    He made Spanish illegal; they opposed language rules.
  • Which statement about the Alamo is supported by the text?
    Alamo was a naval battle near Galveston
    Alamo defenders were outnumbered and all were killed
    Alamo defenders successfully defeated Santa Anna’s army
    Alamo battle lasted one day and had few casualties
  • To convert and control Native American populations the Spanish
    built missions and presidios
    enslaved them
    ask them for permission
    forced them to reservations
  • What had an impact on the U.S.-Mexico relations for years to come?
    It had no impact on relations
    It improved diplomatic relations
    The Texas Revolution
    It led to trade agreements
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