Texas Revolution

American Revolution and Texas Revolution were similar because:

• both were fought over immigration
• bother were a result of the people being denied rights
• both had people come and help them win independence.
• bother were a result of high taxes.

"I shall never surrender or retreat!" is credited to ___________ at ____________ in 1836. (7.3C)

• James Fannin, The massacre at Goliad
• Sam Houston, The Convention at Washington on the Brazos
• William B. Travis, The Alamo
• Deaf Smith at San Jacinto

What was significant about the Battle of Gonzales? (7.3C)

• Texans were willing to fight for against the Mexican army.
• Demonstrated the Texas forces were very small and untrained
• Proved the Texas leaders were superior to Mexican army
• Established most Texans did not support rebellion

Choose the answer the best reflects the correct chronological order: (7.1B)

• Battle of Alamo, Massacre at Gonzales, Treaty of Velasco
• Treaty of Velasco, Battle of Alamo, Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of Gonzales, Battle of Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Alamo, Battle of San Antonio, Massacre of Goliad

Why is the battle of the Alamo considered a turning point in Texas history? (7.3C)

• Because so many soldiers died at the Alamo; many others felt they needed to join the fight for independence.
• Victory of the Texans signaled the end of Mexican rule.
• The loss of Texans ended the fight for independence.
• Santa Anna was captured and ended the revolution.

Which battle of the Texas Revolution happened at this location?

• Massacre at Goliad
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Alamo

Which battle of the Texas Revolution happened at this location?

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

Why is March 6, 1836 important in Texas history?

• Texas becomes a state!
• Santa Anna is captured!
• Alamo was defeated!
• Texas Revolution began

Which event came before the Battle of the Alamo?

• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Goliad
• Battle of Gonzales
• Treaty of Velasco

The supreme power of the Federation will be divided for its exercises, in Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
- Article 6 Mexican Federal Constitution 1824
The powers of this government shall be divided into three departments. legislative, executive, and judicial, which shall remain forever separate and distinct.
-Constitution of the Republic of Texas
Based on the excerpt above, what is a similarity of the Republic of Texas and Constitution of Mexico?

• Both governments had dictatorship because they liked the way Santa Anna ran the Mexican government.
• The government was going to be divided into three branches of government.
• The national religion was decided and you could choose your own religion.
• The government was going to allow each individual empresario to decide which laws and government they could run.