Road to Revolution

Question 1

Fredonian Rebellion

Answer 1

Edward and his supporters declared independence from Mexico and the land near Nacogdoches became the Fredonian Republic

Question 2

Mier y Teran Report

Answer 2

He was sent to inspect Texas settlements and report back. He reported that American settlers outnumbered Mexican settlers 10 to 1.

Question 3

Law of April 6th

Answer 3

1. Immigrants from the U.S. are banned.
2. All empresario contracts that aren’t completed, are canceled.
3. Encouraged Mexican and European immigration.
4. Outlawed slavery in Texas.
5. Added more Mexican soldiers/forts in Texas.
6. Added duties to ALL foreign goods entering Texas.

Question 4

Centralist Party

Answer 4

1. Came to power in 1829.
2. Were more strict on colonists.
3. Wanted central government to have more control.

Question 5

Federalist Party

Answer 5

1. Came to power in 1820.
2. Left colonists alone.
3. Wanted states to have more control.

Question 6

Stephen F. Austin

Answer 6

He was going to deliver request changes from the convention.

Question 7

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer 7

1. Pledged their allegiance to the Mexican Federalists.
2. They said their actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico.
3. Stated their loyalty to Santa Anna.

Question 8

Battle of Velasco

Answer 8

John Austin got a cannon. Ugrartechea attempted to stop him and a fight broke out. Ugrartechea surrendered.

Question 9

Santa Anna

Answer 9

A president/dictator.

Question 10

Convention of 1833

Answer 10

1. Resume U.S. immigration.
2. Texas to be exempt from import taxes.
3. Separate statehood for Texas.

Question 11

Commerce

Answer 11

The buying and selling of goods and services

Question 12

Resolution

Answer 12

A formal statement of an opinion made by an official group.

Question 13

Repeal

Answer 13

To recall or do away with a law.

Question 14

Decree

Answer 14

An order that has the force of law.

Question 15

Import

Answer 15

To bring goods from forgein countries.

Question 16

Delegate

Answer 16

A representative of a group attending a formal meeting.

Question 17

Dictator

Answer 17

A 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

A military operation.

Question 21

Parley

Answer 21

A breif truce between enemies so both parties can discuss issues.

Question 22

Siege

Answer 22

A military blockade.

Question 23

Veto

Answer 23

To reject a bill passed by the legislature.

Question 24

Ad interim

Answer 24

A Latin term meaning “for the time between”.