Texas Revolution

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What is one similarity between the American Revolution [against England] and the Texas Revolution [against Mexico]?

• People in both wars believed they were fighting against an unjust ruler who had denied their rights

• Both revolutions aimed to expand territory.
• Both revolutions were supported by foreign powers.
• Both revolutions were fought for economic gain.

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Where did the first battle of the Texas Revolution happen?

• Gonzales, Texas
• Houston, Texas
• Austin, Texas
• San Antonio, Texas

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What did "Come and Take It" mean?

• It was a call for peace and negotiation.
• It referred to a historical treaty.
• It symbolized surrender to the enemy.
• It meant defiance and a challenge to take away the Texans cannon at Gonzales.

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What did the Texans want?

• Join the United States

• split into 4 states

• Join Great Britain

• Some wanted independence but others wanted to remain loyal to Mexico.

  Both agreed they did not want Santa Anna

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How did the Texans compromise?

• Decided to fight to restore the Mexican Constitution of 1824

• Use the Magna Carta

• Adopt the Treaty of Versailles

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What is a siege?

• A siege is a naval battle fought at sea.
• A siege is a type of medieval festival.
• A siege is a form of negotiation between armies.
• A siege is a military operation involving the surrounding and isolating of a fortified place to force its surrender.

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How did the Siege of San Antonio end?

• A truce was declared between the Texians and Mexicans.
• San Antonio was destroyed by fire during the siege.
• The Mexican army retreated from San Antonio.
• After several months of siege, the Texans attacked and forced the Mexican soldiers to surrender at the Alamo mission

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What important cities did the Texans control?

• Major cities and ports like San Antonio and Goliad

• Small farming communities

• None, Mexico occupied all the major cities

• New York City

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Why did the Texas Government fall apart?

• The leaders became tired and quit.

• Texans no longer supported the Independence movement

• Ad interim [temporary] government couldn’t agree on next steps, so it fell apart

• They were attacked by a spy

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How many men were defending the Alamo?

• 50

• 150

• 250

• 350

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Which colonists was in command of the Texans at the Alamo?

• Sam Houston
• Stephen F. Austin
• James Bowie
• William B. Travis

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Who wrote the "Victory or Death" letter?

• William B. Travis
• Sam Houston
• Stephen F. Austin
• James Bowie

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How long did the Mexican army lay siege to the Alamo?

• 10 days
• 13 Days

• 2 hours

• 5 weeks

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How long did the Battle of the Alamo Last

• 5 days
• 2 hours

• 13 days
• 90 minutes

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Why is this loss such an important battle to the Texans [then, and today]?

• It demoralized those fighting for independence.

• The courage of the Alamo defenders inspired other Texans to keep fighting

• It lead to the foundation of the Houston Texans NFL team

• It lead to Mexico stop the independence movement.

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Why did Sam Houston choose to retreat his Texas army?

• He wanted to visit Oklahoma

• The weather was becoming unfavorable.

• Houston retreated his army to gain time: he needed more men and he needed time to train them

• He needed new supplies

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Why would this decision anger many of the Texans?

• They did not trust SFAs character

• They wanted to set up camp by San Antonio

• Many Texans saw this as a act of cowardice . They wanted to defeat Mexico now!

• They did not want to hurt the Mexicans

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Which Texan colonel was captured near Goliad?

• James Fannin
• Sam Houston
• Stephen F. Austin
• William Travis

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What happened to Colonel Fannin and his men?

• Colonel Fannin and his men were rescued by Texian forces.
• Colonel Fannin and his men were awarded medals for bravery.
• Colonel Fannin and his men escaped to Mexico.
• Colonel Fannin and his men were executed after their capture at the Battle of Coleto.

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Who order the massacre of Colonel Fannin and his men?

• General Sam Houston
• Santa Anna ordered General Urrea to carry out the massacre

• Colonel James Bowie
• General Santa Anna

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What was the “Runaway Scrape”?

• A military strategy used by the Texian army.
• A treaty signed between Texas and Mexico.
• A famous battle during the Texas Revolution.
• A mass retreat of Texian settlers during the Texas Revolution.

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Where were the people going?

• • Safety meant traveling east toward the Sabine River

• Oklahoma

• New Mexico

• Mexico

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When did the Convention meet?

• December 15, 1825

• March 10, 1886

• October 20, 1788

• March 1, 1836

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What battle was happening while the delegates were meeting?

• Goliad

• The Alamo

• San Jacinto

• Gonzales

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Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• James Bowie
• Stephen F. Austin
• George C. Childress
• Sam Houston

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What were some of the grievances [complaints] that the Texans had against Mexico?

• Support for local governance
• Low Taxes

• Promotion of religious freedom
• 1) not protecting their rights, 2) not giving them a voice in government, 3) having unfair courts​

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What document did the Texans copy when making their constitution?

• The United States Constitution
• The Louisiana Purchase Agreement
• The Articles of Confederation
• Magna Carta

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List the three branches of the Texas Government.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• All of the above

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Who was President of the new Texas Government?

• Lyndon B. Johnson
• David G. Burnet

• Stephen F. Austin
• James K. Polk

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Who was Vice President of the new Texas Government?

• Stephen F. Austin
• James K. Polk
• Lyndon B. Johnson
• Lorenzo de Zavala

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Who was the Army Commander of the new Texas Government?

• James Bowie
• Sam Houston
• Stephen F. Austin
• William B. Travis

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How are these two men alike?

• Sam Houston and Santa Anna were both strong leaders with military backgrounds

• They have opposing views on politics.

• They are from different countries.

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What did Houston’s war council decide to do?

• Advance without preparation to confront the enemy.
• Negotiate a peace treaty immediately.
• Disband the army and return home.
• Houston’s war council decided to stop retreating and launch a surprise attack on the Mexican army.

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What mistake did Santa Anna make?

• Santa Anna fed his army and let them take a siesta.

  Underestimating the Texas Forces.

• He focused too much on his cavalry.
• He overestimated the Texian forces.
• He ignored the weather conditions.

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How Long did this battle take?

• 3 days

• 2 hours

• 18 Minutes

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What happened to Santa Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Santa Anna was celebrated as a hero after the battle.
• Santa Anna fled to Mexico and never returned.
• He fled the battle on a horse.

• Santa Anna was killed in battle immediately after San Jacinto.

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What did Santa Anna give to the Texans in exchange for his life?

• A promise to return to Mexico peacefully.
• Recognition of Texas independence and withdrawal of Mexican troops.
• A large sum of gold and silver coins.
• A treaty recognizing Mexican sovereignty over Texas.

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What is Manifest Destiny?

• The U.S. would spread to occupy all the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including Texas

• That a person can chose their own path trough life

• Manifest Destiny is a term used to describe the economic policies of the U.S. government.