Texas Revolution Review

Texas Revolution Review

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Texas was part of what country before the United States?

• Spain

• Mexico

• England

• France

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What president of Mexico banned Americans from moving into Texas in 1830 out of fear of American Influence?

• Anastasio Bustamente

• Pedro Velez

• Santa Anna

• Valentin Gomez Farias

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What was the first battle of the war that began when Texas refused to surrender their cannon to Mexican troops?

• Battle of Gonzalez

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Coleto

• Battle of Goliad

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What was the first major battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Refugio

• Battle of Concepcion

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Known as the "Father of Texas," who led the colonization of the region by bringing 200 families from the United States?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• George Dallas

• James Fannin

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Between what years did the Texas Revolution take place?

• 1831-1833

• 1833-1835

• 1835-1836

• 1836-1838

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What series of battles that took place in 1836 ultimately led to a massacre?

• Battle of Gonzalez

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Coleto

• Battle of Goliad

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Who was the Mexican President during the Texas Revolution?

• Jose Bocanegra

• Pedro Velez

• Santa Anna

• Valentin Gomez Farias

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What battle resulted in the massacre of about 200 Americans defending a fort?

• Battle of Gonzalez

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Coleto

• Battle of Goliad

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What were land contractors who settled colonies in Texas called?

• Empresarios

• Emprenededores

• Empleados

• Empleadores

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What Lieutenant Colonel assumed command at the Battle of the Alamo?

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• James Fannin

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What famous American frontiersman and congressman was a hero and died at the Battle of the Alamo?

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• James Fannin

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What Texas general fought at the Battle of Goliad, but was surrounded and was executed in front of his men?

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• James Fannin

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What American pioneer shared command of the Alamo, but was killed in battle?

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• James Fannin

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What general of the Texas army became the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• George Dallas

• James Fannin

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What surprise attack by Texas defeated Santa Anna's men in 20 minutes and secured Texas Independence?

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Coleto

• Battle of Refugio

• Battle of San Jacinto

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What document contained an agreement by Mexico to never attack Texas again?

• Treaty of Paris

• Public Treaty of Velasco

• Secret Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Versailles

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What document contained a promise by Santa Anna to work for Mexico's recognition of Texas Independence?

• Treaty of Paris

• Public Treaty of Velasco

• Secret Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Versailles

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What document declared the right of revolution and contained grievances against Mexico?

• Treaty of Velasco

• Texas Bill of Rights

• Texas Constitution

• Texas Declaration of Independence

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What hero of the revolution was chosen to carry the Alamo message that Texans "shall never surrender or retreat?"

• Juan Sequin

• David G. Burnet

• Davy Crockett

• Lorenzo de Zavala

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What phrase did Texans write on a white flag, above a cannon, during the Battle of Gonzalez

• Don't tread on me

• Come and take it

• We surrender

• Life free or die

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Who was named Vice President of the new Republic of Texas?

• David G. Burnet

• Juan Seguin

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Davy Crockett

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Which meeting of Texans had delegates adopt reforms which included allowing immigration from the United States?

• Conference of 1832

• Conference of 1836

• Convention of 1832

• Convention of 1836

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What meeting declared Texas independent and wrote a Constitution and Declaration of Independence

• Conference of 1832

• Conference of 1836

• Convention of 1832

• Convention of 1836

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Between what years did the Texas Revolution take place?

• 1831-1833

• 1833-1835

• 1835-1836

• 1836-1838