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TX Hist 2nd 6 WKS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How are the Imperial and National Colonization Laws similar | Both allowed states to regulate immigration. |
| What effect did Austin's colony have on the population in Texas? | It caused a population explosion. |
| Why was the "Republic of Fredonia" declared independent? | The Edwards Brothers were angry because settlers were on "their" land; they caused problems for the govt.; their land grant was cancelled |
| What were the suggestions of the Mier y Teran Report? | trade between Texas and Mexico should be increased; immigration from the U.S. should be halted and European/Mexican immigration increased; more soldiers should be added to the area |
| Overall, what effect did the Law of April 6, 1830 have on the settlers of Texas? | It allowed the Mexican government to interfere in the lives of colonists |
| What two important events happened in 1821? | Mexico became independent from Spain; Stephen F. Austin brought his settlers to Texas |
| What statements were included in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions? | The events at Anahuac were not intended as a rebellion against Mexico; settlers were just defending their rights as stated in the Constitution of 1824 |
| What was the purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions? | to explain why the rebels attacked the Mexican troops at Anahuac |
| What was the disposition of the Mexican Constitution as far as slavery? | Slavery was not legal. |
| What is missing from the list of this timeline?; Mier y Teran; Law of April 6, 1830; Austin's Arrest; Report from Mier y Teran | Fredonian Rebellion |
| During which era did empresarios bring settlers to Texas? | Mexican National Era |
| Where did almost all of the empresarios bring settlers? | Most settled in the gulf coastal plain because it had the best farmland and climate for farming. |
| What happened as a result of Austin's letter about the government? | He was arrested. |
| What year did Texas declare independence from Mexico? | 1836 |
| When was the "Come and Take It" flag flown"? | It was used at the first battle of the Texas Revolution at the Battle of Gonzales. |
| What role did George Childress have during the Texas Revolution? | He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence |
| What was the significance of Lorenzo de Zavala during the Revolution? | He was a Tejano delegate to the Convention of 1836. |
| How is James Fannin remembered for his part in the Texas Revolution? | He was the commander of the troops massacred at Goliad. |
| Where did the inspiration and model for the Mexican Constitution and the Texas Constitution come from? | The United States Constitution |
| In Austin's letter that he was arrested for, what was the incriminating evidence? | He had recommended that Texas set up a separate state government within the country of Mexico. |
| Under the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824, what type of government was established? | a representative government |
| What were some effects of the Constitution of 1824? | created the first constitutional govt. in Texas; was erased by the Law of April 6; was ignored by Santa Anna? |
| Who was repsonsible for bringing "the Old Three Hundred" to Texas? | Stephen Austin |
| What rold did Bowie play at the Alamo? | he was co-commander of the troops there |
| What was the purpose fo the Conventions of 1832 and 1833? | draft resolutions asking for changes from the Mexican government |
| What was one of the most important requests that the Texans made of the Mexican government? | that Texas be separated from Coahuila |
| At what battle did Texas win independence? | Battle of San Jacinto |