Unit 5 Retest

Front

Why was Lorenzo de Zavala important to Texas history?

Back

he helped write the Texas constitution

Front

Who led Texans to victory against Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

What impact did the Fredonia Rebellion in December 1826 have on Mexico/Texas Relations?

Back

Mexican government feared Texas settlers were taking over Texas.

Front

Victory in which of the following battles secured Texas' independence from Mexico? Options: the Alamo, Goliad, Coleto Creek, San Jacinto

Back

San Jacinto

Front

What effect did William B. Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter to the people of Texas and to all Americans in the world, have on those addressed?

Back

People were inspired to support Texas' cause.

Front

Texas became an independent republic in which year?

Back

1836

Front

In what year did Texas gain independence from Mexico?

Back

1836

Front

Which famous Texan is described by the following information?
-Sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo
-Remained with Houston and served in the final battle for independence
-Served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic

Back

Juan Seguin

Front

According to the chart, how did Great Britain and Mexico respond to the fear of losing control? In Texas, what strict law did Mexico use to try to control the Texas settlers?

Back

By enforcing the Law of April 6, 1830