Texas Revolution Reteach/Retest

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In his famous letters from the Alamo, he urged for more men. He was the young and brave commander who lost his life defending the North Wall during the fall of the Alamo. Who is this?

• James Bowie
• David Crockett
• Stephen F. Austin
• William B. Travis

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He was the leading general of all of the Texas forces during the war. He
preferred the Alamo to blown up and abandoned, and when the Mexicans killed all of the defenders, he ordered a massive retreat east. He eventually defeated the Mexican army in 18 minutes at San Jacinto. Who is this?

• Sam Houston
• William B. Travis
• Edward Burleson

• Stephen F. Austin

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He was the President of Mexico who viewed the Texans as criminals who deserved death. His army killed all of the Alamo defenders and ordered the bodies to be burned.
He was eventually captured and signed peace treaties giving Texas it's independence.

• Miguel Hidalgo
• Juan Seguin

• General Cos

• Santa Anna

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His poor decision making at Goliad led to his execution. He was ordered to
retreat and go to the aid of the Alamo, but he refused. He and his men were all killed at the Goliad Massacre. Who is this?

• James Fannin
• Sam Houston
• William Ward

• Davy Crockett

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The son of a popular San Antonio resident, he was the leader of the Tejanos at the Battle of San Jacinto. Houston originally wanted him to guard the camp, but he insisted on fighting and joined Sherman on the left flank. Who is this?

• Gregorio Esparza

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Juan Seguín
• George Childress

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Where on the map was the 1st Battle of the Texas Revolution fought?

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What started the Battle of Gonzalez?

• Mexican soldiers tried to take a small brass cannon from the people of Gonzalez.

• Mexican soldiers started to arrest people for minor crimes.

• Mexican soldiers began to kick settlers off of their land.

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Match the following

The flag of Gonzales

town nickname "Lexington of Texas"

winners of the Battle of Gonzales

• The flag of Gonzales

• town nickname "Lexington of Texas"

• winners of the Battle of Gonzales

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What phrase best describes the famous Travis letter?

• An urgent plea for help in the face of overwhelming odds during a brave stand
  for freedom

• A cowardly surrender and the beginning of the end for Texas

• A rash and angry acceptance of the doom that awaits the Texans

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Who won the battle of the Alamo?

• Texas

• United States

• Mexico

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT accomplished at the Convention of 1836?

• Recognition from the United States as an independent nation
• Drafting a constitution
• Establishment of a new government
• a declaration of independence was created and signed

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This West Point Colonel decided not to leave Goliad and reinforce the Alamo.
Due to his poor leadership and bad decision making, he was executed along with all of his men on March 27th, 1836. Who is this?

• William Ward

• William Travis
• James Fannin
• Sydney Sherman

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was commander of the Texas Army

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Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Grass Fight

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Coleto

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Which phrase below best summarizes the Battle of San Jacinto

• In only 18 minutes, Sam Houston soundly defeated the Mexican army and
  forced Santa Anna to surrender. This officially freed Texas from Mexican rule.

• Santa Anna successfully avenged the loss of his brother-in-law General Cos and crushed

• Sam Houston received aide from the United States and was able to finally
  reach terms of peace with Mexico

• Both armies retreated from the battle field after 3 bloody days of fighting and
  many casualties on both sides

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Which best explains the role of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in the Texas Revolution?

• As a Mexican General, he forced his government to negotiate with the Texans

• As leader of Mexico, he recognized the independence of Texas to avoid any
  fighting there

• As ruler of Mexico, he delayed the independence of Texas by more than 30
  years.

• As dictator of Mexico, he failed in his invasion of Texas and signed the Treaties
  of Velasco

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