chapter 9 quix

Question 1

Fredonian Rebellion

Answer 1

1827- Mexican soldiers and militia from Austin’s colony arrived, and Edwards gave up.
(This confirmed the fear of Mexican officials, Americans were trying to take Texas!)

Question 2

Mier y Teran Report

Answer 2

Mexico’s fear increased even more when Mier y Teran reported to the Mexican government than American settlers outnumbered 10 to 1
[1. government place troops in Texas
2. attract more Mexican settlers to Texas
3. increase trade between Texas and Mexico]

Question 3

Law of April 6th

Answer 3

made to increase Mexico’s hold over Texas. also banned any immigration from the US to Texas

Question 4

Centralist Party

Answer 4

• Came to power in 1829
• were more strict on colonists
• wanted central government to have control

Question 5

Federalist Party

Answer 5

• came to power in the 1820’s
• left colonists alone
• wanted states to have more control

Question 6

Stephen F. Austin

Answer 6

A emparsario known as the father of texas

Question 7

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer 7

stated support for santa anna

Question 8

Battle of Velasco

Answer 8

first military fight between Mexicans and Texans in the Texas revolution

Question 9

Santa Anna

Answer 9

he was a Mexican soldier, politician, and caudillo who served as the 8th president of Mexico multiple times between 1833 and 1855

Question 10

Convention of 1833

Answer 10

petitioned anti-immigration to the Mexican government

Question 11

Commerce

Answer 11

The buying and selling of goods and services

Question 12

resolution

Answer 12

A formal settlement of an opinion

Question 13

repeal

Answer 13

to recall or do away with a law official group

Question 14

decree

Answer 14

an order that has the force of law

Question 15

import

Answer 15

to bring in goods from foreign countries

Question 16

delegate

Answer 16

a representative of a group attending a formal meeting

Question 17

dictator

Answer 17

ruler with absolute power

Question 18

duty

Answer 18

a tax on imported goods

Question 19

skirmish

Answer 19

a minor fight, usually during wartime

Question 20

campaign

Answer 20

military operation

Question 21

parley

Answer 21

a brief truce between enemies, both parties can talk their issues

Question 22

siege

Answer 22

military blockade of a city or fortress

Question 23

veto

Answer 23

reject a bill pressed by a legitative

Question 24

ad interim

Answer 24

a Latin term meaning “for the time between”

Question 25

petition

Answer 25

a formal, written request to a government to take action or change a policy.