Unit 5

Which famous Texan was sent to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo?

• Jim Bowie
• Colonel Sanders
• Juan Seguin
• Lorenzo de Zavala

Which battle is this flag associated with?

• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of Goliad
• Battle of the Alamo

What was Jim Bowie's intent in his "Letter from the Alamo?"

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
• warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him
• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?

• The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men
• The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.
• The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.

With the establishment of the Republic of Texas, citizens of Texas were granted

• The ending of slavery
• Plots of land for amusement parks
• liberties including freedom of religion
• voting rights for men and women

The Battle of San Jacinto is important to Texans because it resulted in the —

• Capture of Sam Houston
• Capture of Santa Anna
• Capture of Davy Crocket
• Capture of George Washington

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Lorenzo de Zavala
• James Fannin
• Sam Houston
• William Travis

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?

• Council House Fight
• Siege of the Alamo
• Election of Sam Houston
• Capture of Nacogdoches

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution
• He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.