Texas History - The Road to Revolution

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

• Council House Fight
  
• Seige of the Alamo
• Election of Sam Houston
• Settlement of Nacogdoches

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• end the trade relations between Texas and Mexico
  
• prevent Texas from declaring independence
  
• block Mexicans from settling in Texas
  
• stop immigration from the United States to Texas *
  

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —

• loss of Goliad
  
• Travis defeat of Sam Houston’s troops
  
• surrender of Santa Anna
• death of Sam Houston
  

Resolved That we view with feelings of the deepest interest, and solicitude, the firm manly resistance, which is made by the highly talented and distinguished Cheiftan [sic] —General Santa Anna, to the numberless encroachments and infractions, which have been made by the present administration, upon the Constitution and laws of our adopted and beloved country. —Turtle Bayou Resolutions, 13th June 1832
Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —

• begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna
  
• align themselves with Santa Anna
• petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
  
• call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
  

Stephen F. Austin’s changing had a changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s — 

• creation of the Mier y Terán report
• 1830 participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
• working to pass the Law of April 6
• arrest by Mexican officials

The famous Texan pictured contributed to the independence of Texas by —

• leading the Texas Revolutionary forces
• serving as President of the Texas Republic
• fighting with Texans defending the Alamo
• writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

Which event completes the timeline above?

• Battle of San Jacinto
• Council House Fight
• Annexation of Texas
  
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions
  

Where on the map is the location of the San Jacinto Monument?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which of the following accurately describes the geographic pattern illustrated on the map above?

• Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battle field.
• With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.
• Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.
  
• Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from ports

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4