7th Texas History Semester Assessment

Front

This flag was used in a rebellion against the Mexican government led by Haden and Benjamin Edwards. These two brothers established a short-lived independent colony in Texas called –

Back

the Republic of Fredonia

Answer explanation

The flag referenced was used during the rebellion led by Haden and Benjamin Edwards, who declared the Republic of Fredonia in 1826. This short-lived independent colony was an early attempt at independence in Texas.

Front

What was the most important thing the "Law of April 6, 1830" did? Options: Made Texas a free and independent nation, Allowed Texans to choose their own leaders, Stopped immigration from the U.S. to Texas, Required Texans to join the Mexican army

Back

Required Texans to join the Mexican army

Answer explanation

The most important aspect of the Law of April 6, 1830 was that it required Texans to join the Mexican army, which aimed to strengthen Mexican control over Texas and address the growing tensions with American settlers.

Front

In the early 1830s, there were two political groups fighting for power in Mexico. The centralists wanted power in the hands of a small group or a single person. The federalists wanted power to be shared among all the states. The federalists won this struggle and elected _______ as President of Mexico.

Back

Santa Anna

Answer explanation

The Federalists, who favored sharing power among states, elected Santa Anna as President of Mexico after their victory over the Centralists in the early 1830s.

Front

Stephen F. Austin was sent to Mexico City to present the requests of the Texans to the new president of Mexico. Which of the following is one of those requests? that Texans be allowed to practice religions other than Catholicism, that Texas be allowed to elect representatives as a separate state in Mexico, that the price of land in Texas be raised to 15 cents per acre, that the Mexican government defend Texans against local Native Americans

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that Texas be allowed to elect representatives as a separate state in Mexico

Answer explanation

One of the key requests made by Stephen F. Austin was for Texas to be allowed to elect representatives as a separate state in Mexico, reflecting the desire for greater autonomy and self-governance among Texans.

Front

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested by Mexican authorities and imprisoned for a year?

Back

He wrote a letter encouraging Texans to form their own government.

Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin was arrested for writing a letter that encouraged Texans to form their own government, which was seen as a challenge to Mexican authority, leading to his imprisonment for a year.

Front

The images above are most closely associated with which important event in Texas history?

Back

the Battle of Gonzales

Answer explanation

The images are associated with the Battle of Gonzales, which marked the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution in 1835. It was a pivotal moment in Texas history, symbolizing the fight for independence from Mexico.

Front

Complete the sentence: Shortly after beginning their revolution against Mexico, the Texans established a provisional [temporary] government. David G. Burnet and Lorenzo de Zavala were elected as President and Vice President of Texas. ____ was put in command of the Texas army.

Back

Sam Houston

Answer explanation

Sam Houston was appointed as the commander of the Texas army shortly after the revolution began, making him a key figure in the fight for Texas independence.

Front

The image above shows the plans for an important battle during the Texas Revolution. In this battle, an army of Texan volunteers [led by Stephen F. Austin] surrounded a city that was under the control of the Mexican General Martín Perfecto de Cos and his army of 800 soldiers. It was known as the “Siege of Béjar,” and it occurred in –

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San Antonio

Answer explanation

The Siege of Bejar took place in San Antonio, where Texan volunteers, led by Stephen F. Austin, surrounded the town held by Mexican General Martin Perfecto de Cos and his 800 soldiers.

Front

What was the purpose of this letter, written by William B. Travis in 1836?

Back

Travis needed reinforcements to help him fight against Mexico.

Answer explanation

The letter by William B. Travis was a plea for reinforcements, emphasizing the dire situation at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, as he sought help to continue the fight against Mexican forces.

Front

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

Back

the Mexican army

Answer explanation

The Battle of the Alamo, fought in 1836, was won by the Mexican Army. Despite fierce resistance from Texan defenders, the Mexican forces ultimately overpowered them, leading to a significant victory for Mexico.