Name Period November 3-Test Chapters 9-12 Review Texas Revolution Answer the following questions: Chapter 9-The Road to Revolution Lesson One-Difficulties with Mexico 1. After touring Texas, what was Mier y Teran s greatest concern? Page 219 the growing American influence 2. List the key points of the Law of April 6, 1830. Page 220 A. Outlawed immigration from the United States B. Suspended incomplete grants with empresarios (land agent) C. Encouraged immigration of Mexicans and Europeans to Texas D. Forbade enslaved people from being brought into Mexico E. Added taxes to all foreign goods entering Texas (protective tariffimport tax) 3. How did the Law of April 6, 1830 impact the economy of Texas? Page 221 A. placed a tax on foreign goods B. encouraged trade between Mexico and Texas Lesson 2-First Conflicts 4. What caused a conflict between the settlers of Anahuac and Colonel John Bradburn? Page 222 A. refusing to return escaped slaves B. accused troops of stealing C. enforced the duty on imported goods
5. What did the Texans disapprove of President Bustamante? Page 224 believed his Centralists rule when against the Mexican Constitution of 1824 6. In what year did Mexican President Bustamante resign and Santa Anna take office? Page 225 Bustamante resigned in 1832 and Santa Anna became president in 1833 7. What were the goals of the Convention of 1832? Page 226 A. resume immigration from the United States B. Texas to be exempt from import duties C. Texas to be a separate Mexican state Lesson Three-Tensions Grow, 1833-1835 8. Why did Stephen F. Austin support the Consultation? Page 233 convinced Santa Anna was becoming a dictator Chapter 10-Steps Toward Independence Lesson One-The Texas Revolution Begins 9. Why was the capture of Goliad important to the Texans? Page 244 A. located on a route from the Gulf of Mexico to San Antonio B. captured a large amount of weapons and ammunition 10. How might the battles at Gonzales and Goliad have made the Texans overconfident? Page 244-245 both victories were easily won by the Texans Lesson Three-The Convention of 1836 11. How had the views of the Texas delegates changed at the Convention of 1836? Page 255 At this meeting, Texans agreed to split from Mexico
12. How is the Texas Declaration of Independence similar to the United States Declaration of Independence? Page 258 Both documents begin with a justification for their actions and list the complaints against their leader. 13. What feature of the Texas Constitution was based on practices common in Spanish and Mexican law? Page 259 community property Chapter 11-The Alamo and Goliad Lesson One-A Clash of Armies 14. What was Santa Anna goal in Texas? Page 268 determined to defeat the rebels and regain control of the region 15. Why did James Bowie think the Alamo should be defended? Page 271 provided protection for settlements further east Lesson Two-Victory or Death 16. Analysis Travis Letter. Page 276 17. What effect to the courage and determination of the Alamo defenders have on other Texans? Page 281 inspiration to continue the fight for independence 18. What did Santa Anna think would happen after the fall of the Alamo? Page 281 would convince the Texans it was useless to resist his armies Lesson Three-Defeat in South Texas 19. Why did General Jose de Urrea disagree with His Excellency? Page 288 Because Fannin and his men surrendered with the understanding they would not be treated cruelly.
20. Why were Texans outraged by the events at Goliad? Page 289 Santa Anna had the prisoners executed. 21. What did Sam Houston learn from the defeats at the Alamo and Coleto? Page 289 not to divided his forces into small groups Chapter 12-Texas Wins Independence Lesson One-Houston and the Texas Army 22. What did Santa Anna believe he had accomplished by March 1836? Page 296 crushed the Texas rebellion and Texas army 23. By retreating, what did Sam Houston hope to accomplish? Page 298 more time to plan a strategy, gather more men, and train his army Lesson Two-Victory at San Jacinto 24. Describe Houston s army. Page 304 came from Texas, the United States and other countries 25. What is the significance of April 21, 1836? Page 304 Battle of San Jacinto 26. Why were the Texans able to defeat the larger Mexican force so quickly at San Jacinto? Page 307 surprised the Mexican forces and their determination 27. What happened to Santa Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto? Page 308 He was captured 28. What treaties did Santa Anna sign marking the end of the Texas Revolution? Page 310 Treaties of Velasco
29. What were the provisions of the Treaties of Velasco? Pages 310-311 Public Treaty: A. Santa Anna would never fight against Texas again B. Mexican troops would leave Texas C. Exchange prisoners of war D. Mexican forces would return all property Secret Treaty: A. Santa Anna would try to convince the Mexican government to recognize the independence of Texas. B. In return Santa Anna would be returned to Mexico. C. Convince the Mexican government to set the boundary at the Rio Grande River. 30. How did the Mexican government react to the Treaties of Velasco? Page 311 considered them illegal and did not recognize Texas independence