Copy of Unit 3 - Texas Revolution Master Slidedeck

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals played a significant role in the Texas Revolution?

• George Childress

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

Open Ended

Why is it important to study the Texas Revolution and its impact on Texas history?

Open Ended

How did the physical and human factors such as climate, landforms, and transportation affect major events in Texas history?

Fill in the Blank

The Texas Revolution was characterized by Texas' fight for independence from ___ rule.

Multiple Choice

Which year is most significant for Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico?

• 1836

• 1776

• 1845

• 1861

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Sam Houston is correct?

• He was a newcomer to Texas and became commander-in-chief of the Texian army.

• He was born in Texas and led the Mexican army.

• He refused to return Santa Anna to Mexico after the defeat.

• He never became president or governor of Texas.

Open Ended

Explain the role Sam Houston played during the Texas Revolution and how his actions influenced the outcome.

Multiple Choice

Who was the main author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• George Childress

• Juan Seguin

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

Multiple Choice

Which leader opposed Santa Anna's authoritarian rule and became the first Vice President of Texas?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• William B. Travis

• George Childress

• James Fannin

Open Ended

Explain how the defeat of James Fannin at Goliad influenced the outcome of the Texas Revolution.

Fill in the Blank

William B. Travis wrote a famous letter, 'To the People of ___,' begging for aid and reinforcements.

Multiple Select

Which of the following individuals played a significant role in the Battle of the Alamo?

• Juan Seguin

• William B. Travis

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• George Childress

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes James Bowie's role at the Alamo?

• He was a scout for the Texian Army and became co-commander at the Alamo before its fall.

• He was a Mexican general who led the attack on the Alamo.

• He was a U.S. Congressman who negotiated peace at the Alamo.

• He was a Spanish settler who defended the Alamo against Texian forces.

Multiple Choice

What nickname did Davy Crockett earn due to his exceptional hunting and wilderness skills?

• King of the Wild Frontier

• The Lone Star

• The Alamo Defender

• The Texas Scout

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions did Haden Edwards take during his time in East Texas?

• Became an empresario in Nacogdoches

• Declared the independent Republic of Fredonia

• Led the Mexican army against the Texians

• Seized the old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches

Fill in the Blank

The first event leading to the Texas Revolution was the ___ Rebellion in 1826.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Fredonian Rebellion led by Haden Edwards?

• The Republic of Fredonia collapsed within a month after Edwards and his followers fled.

• The Mexican government granted independence to Fredonia.

• The rebellion led to a long-lasting independent nation.

• The Texian Army joined forces with Edwards to defeat the Mexican army.

Open Ended

Explain how the actions of Haden Edwards and the Fredonian Rebellion contributed to mistrust between Anglo-American settlers and the Mexican government.

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main findings of General Manuel de Mier y Teran's report about Texas in 1829?

• Mexican influence increased as you traveled north in Texas.

• Anglo settlers outnumbered Tejanos by 10 to 1 in Nacogdoches.

• There were no Anglo settlers in Texas.

• The Mexican government had full control over Texas.

Fill in the Blank

The Law of April 6, 1830 began to collect ___ duties on all US imports into Texas.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were provisions of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Banned immigration from the United States

• Allowed more slaves to be brought into Texas

• Suspended unfilled empresario contracts

• Began collecting customs duties on US imports

Multiple Choice

What event led to the Turtle Bayou Resolutions in 1832?

• The passage of the Law of April 6, 1830

• The arrest of two Texians by Mexican officials

• The election of Stephen F. Austin

• The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

Multiple Select

According to the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, what did the Texans declare?

• The events at Anahuac were not a rebellion against Mexico

• Actions of the Mexican government were unconstitutional

• They were defending their rights and the constitution

• They wanted immediate independence from Mexico

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about the Texas Revolution, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the key events that led to the Texas Revolution?

• The Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin

• The Boston Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, and the Boston Massacre

• The Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Compromise of 1850

• The Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Trail of Tears