social studys

Question 1

Fredonia Rebellion

Answer 1

The Fredonian Rebellion was the first attempt (made by the Texas settlers) to secede from Mexico.

Question 2

Meir y Tehran Report

Answer 2

Meir y Tehran was sent to Texas settlement and report back. He reported to Mexico that the Americans setters outnumbered Mexicans settlers 10 to 1.

Question 3

Law of April 6th

Answer 3

1. Immigrants from the US are banned
2. All impresario contacts that aren’t completed, are cancelled
3. Encouraged Mexicans and Europeans immigrants
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

wanted the central government to have more control.

Question 5

Federalist Party

Answer 5

wanted states to have more control.

Question 6

Stephen F Austin

Answer 6

The father of Texas.

Question 7

Turtle Bayou Resolution

Answer 7

They pledged their allegiance to Mexico Federalist, They said their actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico, and they started their loyalty to Santa Anna.

Question 8

Battle of Velasco

Answer 8

John Austin got a cannon. Ugartechea attempted to stop him, and a fight broke out. Ugartechea surrendered, but they no longer needed the cannon.

Question 9

Santa Anna

Answer 9

Santa Anna is elected President, and Stephen F. Austin believes that he will become a dictator, so they imprison him.

Question 10

Convention of 1833

Answer 10

changes Texians want to see in the Mexican Government
1. resume US immigration
2. Texas to be exempt from import taxes
3. Separate statehood for Texas

Question 11

Commerce

Answer 11

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

Question 12

Resolution

Answer 12

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

Question 13

Repeal

Answer 13

To revoke or annual (a law or congressional act).

Question 14

Decree

Answer 14

An official order issued by a legal authority.

Question 15

Import

Answer 15

To bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.

Question 16

Delegate

Answer 16

A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

Question 17

Dictator

Answer 17

A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

Question 18

Duty

Answer 18

A tax.

Question 19

Skirmish

Answer 19

An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.

Question 20

Campaign

Answer 20

An organized course of action to achieve a goal.

Question 21

Parley

Answer 21

A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.

Question 22

Siege

Answer 22

When enemy forces surround a town or building, forcing the opponent to surrender.

Question 23

Veto

Answer 23

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by law makers.

Question 24

Ad interim

Answer 24

Temporarily.

Question 25

Petition

Answer 25

A formal, written request, typically signed by many people.