Road to Revolution

Question 1

Fredonian Rebellion

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Mier y Teran Report

Answer 2

Sent to Texas to inspect Texas Settlements and report back the following:
Government place more soldiers.troops in TX
Attract more Mexican settlers to TX
Increase trade between Mexico and TX

Question 3

Law of April 6, 1830

Answer 3

No US immigrants
All emprasario contracts that aren’t completed canceled
No slavery
More Mexican soldiers in TX
Encouraged Mexican and European immigration
Added taxes for all foreign goods

Question 4

Centralist Party

Answer 4

Came to power in 1829
Were more strict on colonists
wanted central government to have more control
example: Law of April 6, 1830

Question 5

Federalist Party

Answer 5

Came to power in 1820’s
Left colonists alone
Wanted states to have more control
example: Constitution of 1824

Question 6

Stephen F. Austin

Answer 6

First Commander of the Army of the People
Arrested by Mexican authorities for treason

Question 7

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer 7

Pledged their allegiance to Mexican Federalists
Claimed actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico
Stated their loyalty to Santa Anna

Question 8

Battle of Velasco

Answer 8

Texans: John Austin AUSTIN
Mexicans: Colonel Domingo De Ugartechea
Texans won the battle - Mexican soldiers ran out of ammunition

Question 9

Santa Anna

Answer 9

Became president in 1832 when Anastasio Bustamante agreed to resign.

Question 10

Convention of 1833

Answer 10

Resume immigration from the US
TX be exempt from import taxes
Give separate statehood for Texas

Question 11

commerce

Answer 11

The buying and selling of goods

Question 12

resolution

Answer 12

A formal statement or 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 in goods from foreign 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 war time

Question 20

campaign

Answer 20

a military operation

Question 21

parley

Answer 21

a brief truce between enemies so both sides can discuss issues

Question 22

Seige

Answer 22

a military blockade of a city or fortress

Question 23

veto

Answer 23

to reject a bill passed by the legistlature

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 some action or change a policy

Question 26

Peace Party

Answer 26

Wanted to align with Federalists to restore the Constitution of 1824

Question 27

War Party

Answer 27

Wanted an immediate declaration of independence

Question 28

Battle of Gonzales

Answer 28

First battle of the Texas Revolution. The Mexican army attempted to sieze a cannon from the people of Gonzales. They made a flag that said "Come and Take it" and fought to keep their cannon. Texans won the battle Group of Texans left Gonzales and went to Goliad. After a brief fight, forced the Mexican soldiers to leave. seized all the weapons the Mexicans had.

Question 29

Consultation of 1825

Answer 29

Texas decides not to declare independence - they issues a declaration that declared their support for the Constitution of 1824, they were loyal to Mexico and blamed Santa Anna for the fighting

Question 30

Army of the People

Answer 30

Texians created because of victory at Gonzales and Goliad

Question 31

Grass Fight

Answer 31

To stop the Mexican Army from smuggling in silver, Texans attacked a mule train. They discovered grass instead of silver. This showed that the siege was working

Question 32

Battle of San Antonio

Answer 32

BEN MILAM led the attack on San Antonio. The battle lasted 4 days. Texans chose to lay siege to San Antonio, hope Cos would run out of supplies and be forced to surrender.Texans chose to lay siege to San Antonio, hoped Cos would run out of supplies and be forced to surrender

Question 33

General Martin de Cos

Answer 33

Mexican General lost the Siege of Bexar

Question 34

Sam Houston

Answer 34

Official commander of the Texan Army after Austin leaves

Question 35

Haden Edwards

Answer 35

Sent to the U.S to ask for aid and supplies