Texas Revolution Retake Flashcard

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In which Battle did Texans suffer their most significant loss? Options: Battle of Gonzales, Battle of San Antonio, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto

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Battle of the Alamo

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In which year would this headline possibly have appeared in the newspapers? Texas Colonists Declare Independence

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1836

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I was arrested in Mexico for treason against the Mexican government. When I was released from jail, I encouraged Texans to declare their independence. Who am I?

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Stephen F. Austin

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What made the Alamo a victory as well as a defeat for Texas?

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It encouraged Americans to support the Texas rebels and gave Sam Houston time to build an army.

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Who asked Mexico to pass a high tariff - a tax on imported foreign goods - which would protect Mexican goods from foreign competition?

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Mier y Teran

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Which of the following is a significant issue related to the Battle of Gonzales? Texans wanted to free prisoners at Anahuac after passage of the April 6th Law, Mexican troops wanted to force Texans to elect Santa Anna President of Mexico, Mexican officials demanded that Texans give up a cannon being held unlawfully.

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Mexican officials demanded that Texans give up a cannon being held unlawfully.

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Which of the following best states the cause and effect relationship between key events of the Texas Revolution? Options: The Texas Declaration of Independence led to immediate victory at San Jacinto. Texas victories at Velasco and San Antonio in 1835 led to the recruitment of a large Texan army commanded by Colonel Travis. The defeat of the Texans at the Alamo caused the Texas army and many families to flee toward the United States.

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The defeat of the Texans at the Alamo caused the Texas army and many families to flee toward the United States.

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How did the fall of the Alamo and Fannin’s surrender at Goliad contribute to the Texans’ fight for independence?

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These events motivated the Texas army to fight courageously against the Mexican army at San Jacinto.

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Which event is represented by this image?

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Battle of Gonzales

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Which of these events came first? Austin’s arrest in Mexico, Decree of April 6th, 1830, Fredonian Rebellion, Report from Mier y Teran

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Fredonian Rebellion