QUIZChapter 8

Section 1: The Difficulties Begin

For the QUIZ: write your name, date, and class

period on a sheet of paper. Number your paper from 1 - 5 and write the letter for each

question below.

1. The empresario who angered settlers by demanding to see titles to their land was ________.A. Anthony Butler C. Sam HoustonB. Stephen F. Austin D. Haden Edwards

2. In his report to the Mexican president, General Mier y Teran expressed concern about:A. collecting unpaid customs taxes from Texan settlers.B. abolishing slavery in the Texas colonies.C. the growing American influence in Texas.D. outlawing immigration.

3. When the _____ Party came into power in Mexico, they issued regulations to bring Texas colonies of Mexico more under the authority of the national government.A. Whig C. FederalistB. Centralist D. War

4. The leader of the Freedonian revolt was _____.A. Benjamin Edwards C. Jose Antonio SaucedoB. Stephen F. Austin D. Anthony Butler

5. The Law of April 6, 1830 stopped immigration:A. to Mexico from Texas. C. to Texas from the U.S.B. to Texas from Mexico. D. to the U.S. from Mexico.

BONUS!

Bonus (2 pts):

The words on the flag raised by settlers

in the Freedonian revolt in declaration of

their new Republic of Freedonia read:“_____, _____, and ____.”

QUIZChapter 8

Section 2: Rebellions, 1833-34

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period on a sheet of paper. Number your paper from 1 - 5 and write the letter for each

question below.

1. The Turtle Bayou Resolution declaredA. Colonists’ loyalty to Mexico C. Santa Anna president of MexicoB. Slavery abolished in Mexico D. colonists independence from Mexico

2. Colonists near Anahuac accused Col. Bradburn of all of the following EXCEPT:A. Taking supplies C. refusing to give up runaway slavesB. Failing to enforce the law D. collecting customs taxes on imported goods

3. President Bustamante was unpopular with the colonists because heA. Seized their land C. Ignored Mexico’s constitution of 1824B. Refused to give up runaway slaves D. attempted to collect customs taxes

4. At the battle of Velasco, Col. Ugartechea and the Mexican troopsA. Defeated John Austin C. asked for pardonsB. Had no losses D. surrendered

5. Most colonists were initially pleased by the election of Santa Anna as president of Mexico becauseA. He supported free trade C. they thought he would support TexasB. He was pro-slavery D. he was also a colonist

QUIZChapter 8

Section 3: Increased Tensions 1833-1835

For the QUIZ: write your name, date, and class

period on a sheet of paper. Number your paper from 1 - 5 and write the letter for each

question below.

1. At the time of the Consultation, the War Party wanted to A. attack Mexico City. B. declare independence from Mexico immediately. C. raid the Mexican treasury. D. hold peace talks with Mexican officials.

2. The person who said, “war is our only resource” was ____. A. Lorenzo de Zavala C. William B. Travis B. Stephen F. Austin D. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

3. Austin approved the Consultation because he was convinced that Santa Anna was becoming

A. an ally of the Texans. C. a dictator. B. hostile towards Mexican settlers. D. an ineffective leader.

4. Problems facing Mexico’s capital in 1833 included all of the following EXCEPT: A. an unorganized system of government. B. a deadly cholera epidemic. C. nothing had been done to resolve conflicts in Texas. D. Santa Anna’s government had recently been overthrown.

5. In a letter to Mexican officials at San Antonio, Stephen F. Austin urged A. the overthrow of Santa Anna. B. a separate state government for Texas. C. a commercial treaty with the U.S. D. the legalization of slavery in Texas.