Texas History: Texas Revolution

Front

Which of the following was NOT a reason Texas fought against Santa Anna: He demanded that Texans pay taxes on U.S. goods., He wanted more power than the Constitution gave him., He was not elected fairly., He sent troops into Texas.

Back

He was not elected fairly.

Front

What early battle gave Texans the courage to start a revolution?

Back

Battle of Gonzales

Front

Why did Santa Anna demand that Texans pay taxes on foods from the U.S.?

Back

So that Texans would trade with Mexico only.

Front

Why did Texans attack a Mexican fort at Goliad?

Back

to protect settlers from Mexican soldiers.

Front

Who led an attack on Mexican soldiers in San Antonio in December 1835?

Back

Ben Milam

Front

Which battle had a flag with “Come and Get It” printed on the front?

Back

Gonzales

Front

Why was the convention of 1836 an important meeting?

Back

because the leaders declared Texas independent of Mexico

Front

Who did Santa Anna allow to survive the Battle of the Alamo?

Back

Susanna Dickinson

Front

Why did Santa Anna want to attack the Alamo?

Back

He was furious that Texans had taken it.

Front

Why did Santa Anna and his soldiers enter the Alamo on March 6, 1836?

Back

to defeat the Texas army and stop the revolution.