Unit 6 social studies

Question 1

Fredonian Rebellion

Answer 1

Early 1827, Edwards and his supporters declared independence from Mexico and the land near Nacogdoches became the Fredonian Republic. Early 1827, Mexican soldiers and militia from Austin’s Colony arrived, Edwards gave up and ran away. It confirmed that Americans were trying to take Texas!

Question 2

Mier y Teran Report

Answer 2

He was sent to inspect Texas settlements and report back, came back and said that American settlers outnumbered Mexican settlers, 10 to 1.
His recommendations were:
1. Government place troops in Texas
2. Attract more Mexican settlers to Texas
3. Increase trade between Texas & Mexico.

Question 3

Law of April 6, 1830

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Centralist Party

Answer 4

Came to power in 1829, and wanted a central govt. to have more control

Question 5

Federalists Party

Answer 5

Came to power in the 1820s and wanted states to have more power.

Question 6

Stephen F. Austin

Answer 6

He sided with the Mexican Govt, against the rebels. He sent a letter to the rebels on Dec. 24, 1826; wanting to know what the rebels were doing and what they intended to do in the future.

Question 7

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Answer 7

1. At Turtle Bayou they pledged their allegiance to the Mexican Federalists.
2. They also said their actions were against Bradburn, not Mexico.
3. Said they are loyal to Santa Anna (A federalist who is leading a fight against the Centralists.)

Question 8

Battle of Velasco

Answer 8

John Austin got a cannon, but gartechea attempted to stop him and a fight broke out and soon Ugartechea surrendered.

Question 9

Santa Anna

Answer 9

Santa Anna became president in March of 1833 after Anastasio Bustamante agreed to resign as president of Mexico in the summer of 1832.

Question 10

Conventions of 1832 & 1833

Answer 10

Texian delegates meet to discuss changes they want to see in the Mexican govt.
THESE ARE THE CHANGES-
1. Resume U.S. immigration
2. Texas to be exempt from import taxes
3. Separate statehood for Texas

Question 11

vocab word - commerce

Answer 11

the act of buying and selling goods and services

Question 12

vocab words - resolution

Answer 12

a formal statement of an opinion made by an official group

Question 13

vocab word - decree

Answer 13

an order that has the force of law

Question 14

vocab word - delegate

Answer 14

a representative of a group attending a formal meeting

Question 15

vocab word - repeal

Answer 15

to recall or do away with

Question 16

vocab word - import

Answer 16

to bring goods from foreign countries

Question 17

vocab word - dictator

Answer 17

a ruler with absolute power

Question 18

vocab word - duty

Answer 18

a tax on imported goods

Question 19

vocab word - skirmish

Answer 19

a minor fight, usually during wartime

Question 20

vocab word - ad interim

Answer 20

in the meantime; temporarily

Question 20

vocab word - campaign

Answer 20

a military operation

Question 20

vocab word - parley

Answer 20

meeting between opposing parties to find a solution

Question 20

vocab word - siege

Answer 20

military blockade of a city or fortress

Question 20

vocab word - veto

Answer 20

the constitutional power to reject or deny the law-making body’s proposal or decision

Question 20

vocab word - petition

Answer 20

a formal written request made to a superior or authority