Chapter 8 Review

How did most Texans feel about the Law of April 6, 1830? They were against it because it limited their freedoms.

They thought the regulations of the Centralist government were unfair. How did most Anglo American Colonists in Texas feel about the Centralist government in Mexico? They thought the regulations of the Centralist government were unfair.

What was result of the Fredonian Rebellion? Mexican troops were sent to Nacogdoches.

What did the members of the Peace Party want? Peaceful relations with Mexico

Prepare for war with Mexico What did Stephen F. Austin urge Texans to do when he returned from Mexico City in 1835? Prepare for war with Mexico

What did Haden Edwards discover when he arrived in Nacogdoches? There were already settlers living on the land.

What was the main issue causing trouble in Anahuac in 1835? The collection of customs duties (taxes) on imports from the United States.

What did Stephen F. Austin think about Santa Anna? That he was becoming a dictator

Why did Benjamin Edwards seize the Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches? To declare independence from Mexico

Strong Anglo American influence How did General Mier y Terán describe the settlements in Texas in 1830? Strong Anglo American influence

Name 4 results of the Law of April 6, 1830. Immigration from the United Stated ended New forts were built Uncompleted empresario contracts were suspended Customs duties were placed on goods from the United States.

Why did many Texans support Santa Anna at first? I’m a Federalist. (J K) He said that he was a Federalist

What resolution was passed at the Convention of 1832? For Texas to become a separate Mexican state

In 1829 Mexico passed a law that ended what? Slavery in Mexico but not in Texas

Who said, “War is our only recourse”? Stephen F. Austin

What law ended all immigration from the U.S. to Texas? Law of April 6, 1830

Turtle Bayou Resolutions What was the statement in which Texans declared their loyalty to Mexico? We’re loyal to Mexico! Turtle Bayou Resolutions

In what town is the Old Stone fort located? Nacogdoches

What was the name of the independent republic created by Haden Edwards? Republic of Fredonia

What document did Santa Anna promise to support? Constitution of 1824

What did Federalists believe? Power should be shared between the national and state governments.

What did Centralists believe? The national government should have all the power and control everything that goes on in the local areas.

Define commerce trade

Define imports. Products brought in from another country.

Define exports. Products sold to a foreign country.