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21 Cards in this Set
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What did the colonists decide to wait for before they attacked Colonel Bradburn?
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Cannons from Brazoria
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What were the problems in Mexico City in 1833 (when Stephen F. Austin visited)?
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1) the government was not organized
2) there were no plans for Texas yet 3) there was a cholera epidemic |
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What did the war party want at the time of the Consultation?
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immediate independence from Mexico
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How did most Texans feel about Travis' actions at Anahuac?
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they didn't approve; they thought he was a hothead
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What did the Convention of 1833 adopt?
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A Constitution for Texas
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What did Austin urge Texans to do when he returned from Mexico?
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unite against a common danger (Santa Anna)
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Who made the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and what did they state?
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Colonists from Anahuac; they declared loyalty to Mexico
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Why did Haden Edwards seize the old stone fort in Nacogdoches?
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to declare independence for Texas
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What reforms did Santa Anna agree to in Texas? What would he not grant?
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YES to better courts and mail delivery, U.S. immigration
NO to statehood for Texas |
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What did empresario Haden Edwards require of early colonists who had already settled in his land grant?
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show him their titles
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Where were the majority of Texas colonists from in the 1830's, and what was their racial background?
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Anglo Americans from U.S.
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Essay topic 1:
What were the cultural differences between the Anglo settlers and Mexican settlers in Texas? |
Anglo: protestant religion, English language, liked democratic government-choices & freedom were a way of life
Mexican: Catholic religion, Spanish religion, liked more authoritative government where people were told what to do and didn't question orders |
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What things happened as a result of the Fredonian Revolt?
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1) Mexican soldiers went to Nacogdoches
2) an inspection party was sent to Texas 3) New colonists reported their settlement plans |
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What did the Convention of 1832 request?
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that Texas become a separate Mexican state
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Who was the new Mexican President, elected in 1892?
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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
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What event brought changes to Texas during Austin's imprisonment?
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disease epidemics (cholera and malaria)
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Why did colonists at Anahuac quarrel with Bradburn?
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He strictly enforced Mexican laws
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What things were stated in the Decree of April 6, 1830?
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1) uncompleted contracts were suspended
2) new forts were to be built 3) customs duties were placed on American goods |
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What did Miery Teran report about East Texas?
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Anglo American influence was strong in Texas
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What happened at Velasco (why did it occur, who was involved, and what were the results?
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Colonel Ugartechea and Mexican troops surrendered to the Texans
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What issue caused trouble between the Texans and the Mexican government at Anahuac in 1835?
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the collection of import taxes
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