Who was Hayden Edwards?

A: Hayden Edwards was the Empresario responsible for the Fredonian Rebellion.

1. What was the goal of the Mexican government in creating the Law of April 6, 1830?

A: - The goal of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to limit American influence in 

Texas.

How did the authors of the Turtle Bayou resolutions view the relationship between themselves and the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

A: The authors of the Turtle Bayou resolutions were devoted to 

correctly interpreting and enforcing the constitution.

1. What led to the Disturbances in Anahuac?

A: The disturbances in Anahuac were created by Colonel Juan 

Bradburn enforcing the Law of April 6, 1830 and his arrest of William 

B. Travis. 

1. What two events led to the Texas Revolution?

A: The Fredonian Rebellion and the Mier Y Teran report helped lead to 

the Texas Revolution.

1. What effect did the Law of April 6, 1830 have on uncompleted Empresario contracts?

A: The Law of April 6, 1830 indefinitely suspended uncompleted 

Empresario contracts.

1. The Fredonian Rebellion was one of the causes of the Texas Revolution, showing the Mexican government that they had problems with which two groups?

A:The Fredonian Rebellion showed the Mexican government that they 

had problems with the Empresario’s and the Anglo-American 

immigrants.

What happened to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna after the battle of San Jacinto?

A: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was captured by the Texans and 

forced to sign the Treaty of Velasco.

What is Federalism?

A: Federalism is a system of government where the State and the 

The federal government shares power (like in America.)

1. Put these events in order: Fredonian Rebellion, Anahuac Disturbances, Law of April 6 1830, Mier Y Teran report. 

A: Fredonian Rebellion, Mier Y Teran report, Law of April 6 1830, 

Anahuac Disturbances.

Where was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

A: - The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Washington 

on the Brazos.

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

A: - George Childress wrote the Texas declaration of independence. 

1. Why did Sam Houston give an inspiring speech before the Battle of San Jacinto?

A: Because he wanted the Texas troops to fight courageously even 

though they might lose

1. What is Centralism?

: - Centralism is when all of the power of the government is condensed 

into the state government and states have zero power on how to 

govern themselves.

1. Where was Stephen F. Austin arrested and why?

A: Stephen F. Austin was arrested for treason in Saltillo, Coahuila in 

1834.

1. Who was the leader of the Texas soldiers at Goliad in 1836 and what happened to him?

A: James Fannin was the leader of the Texas soldiers at Goliad and he 

and his men were executed by firing squad.

1. Who was the former Mexican official who resigned in favor of the Texas cause and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence?

A: The former Mexican oicial who signed the Texas Declaration of 

Independence was Lorenzo de Zavala

1. Where was the Convention of 1836 held?

:The Convention of 1836 was held at Washington on the Brazos. 

1. What was the main point of the Travis letter?

A: - The main point of the Travis leer was that he wanted more troops 

sent immediately.

Put these events in Chronological order: The Battle of the Alamo, The Battle of Gonzales, Texas gains independence at the battle of San Jacinto.

A: The Bale of Gonzales, The Bale of the Alamo, Texas gains 

independence at the Bale of San Jacinto. 

What did the Battle of Gonzales mean from a Mexican perspective?

What did the Battle of Gonzales mean from a Mexican perspective?

What was Santa Anna forced to sign after his capture?

A: - Santa Anna was forced to sign the Treaty of Velasco.

What was written on a tattered wedding dress flying atop Gonzalez when the Mexican army arrived?

: Come and take it”

1. What was written on a tattered wedding dress flying atop Gonzalez when the Mexican army arrived?

A: Come and take it”

1. Why did Sam Houston’s army keep retreating before the Battle of San Jacinto?

A: The Army kept retreating due to the losses at both the Alamo and the SECOND battle of Goliad. Sam Houston needed time to train the army. 

Why were the Texans confident after the FIRST battle at Goliad?

A: The Texans were confident after the FIRST bale at Goliad because 

They had won two important victories, Gonzales and Goliad. 

1. What former Mexican official would become the first vice president in the state of Texas after the Texas Declaration of independence was signed?

A: Lorenzo De Zavala

1. Where was the final battle of the Texas revolution fought?

A: The final bale of the Texas revolution was fought at San Jacinto 

near Galveston Bay.

1. What was the significance of Mexico’s attack against the Alamo?

A: The significance of Mexico’s attack against the Alamo was to show 

power over Texas and try to end the war

1. What was the purpose of the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1836?

A: The purpose of the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1836 was to 

officially separate Texas as an independent country and establish 

temporary law and order. 

1. What were the major stipulations of the public Treaty of Velasco?

A: - The major stipulations of the public Treaty of Velasco were that 

Santa Anna was no longer allowed to fight in Texas, Mexico had to 

return all seized property, and that Texas was independent from 

Mexico.

What were the major stipulations of the private Treaty of Velasco?

A: The private Treaty of Velasco stated that Santa Anna would be 

forced to help Mexico recognize Texas as an independent country in 

return for not being executed after his capture.