Question

Which most accurately evaluates how the Mexican government’s refusal to ratify the Treaties of Velasco impacted the movement towards Texan independence?
A.It had little impact; Texan independence came with the defeat of General Santa Anna.
B.It had some impact; as it was considered a territory, Texas could not organize an independent army.
C.It had no impact; the US threatened war against Mexico unless Texan independence was granted.
D.It had a significant impact; the world refused to recognize Texas as a sovereign nation.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A.  It had a little impact. Texas independence came with the defeat of General Santa Anna.

The importance of the treaty was that they established the terms of the end of the war with Mexico. The treaty considered the release of San Anna if he convinced Mexican rulers to accept Texas independence.

But Mexican government did not considered that option because Santa Anna was a prisoner of the U.S. Army, so he had no authority to sign the treaty.

Santa Ana was taken prisoner after being defeated by the U.S. Army in San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836.