The Texas Revolution and Republic

Which was the last battle that occured on April 21, 1836 that led to surrender of Santa Anna?

• Goliad Massacre (Battle of Coleto Creek)
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of San Jacinto

Why is 1845 significant to Texas History?

• The Spanish government gave up all rights to Texas
• Sam Houston was elected President of Texas
• Texas was annexed by the United States and became a state

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated (remembered) because it resulted in the 

• Loss of Goliad
• Surrender of Santa Anna
• death William B. Travis

In the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, the end result was

• Texans align themselves with Santa Anna
• Petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
• Call for the resignation of Santa Anna

Who was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo and was a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic?

• Lorenza de Zavala
• Juan Seguin
• Jose Antonio Navarro

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 is?

• Block Mexicans from settling Texas
• End trade between Texas and Mexico
• Stop immigration from the US into Texas

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the governor of the state of Texas
• He contributed to the writing of the Texas Constitution
• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence

Who was the leader that surrendered to the Mexican Army, but was then executed along with his men because of his lack of defense in Goliad and Coleto Creek?

• Sam Houston
• William B Travis
• James Fannin

The Battle of Gonzales contributed ti the success if the Texas Revolution in what way?

• motivated the United States to support the independence
• proved to Texas that Mexico could be defeated
• showed the Mexican Army that Texas was well armed and equipped

The main purpose of the Convention of 1836, which occurred at Washington on the Brazos was

• design the "Come and Take It" flag
• Create a plan to defend the Alamo
• Establish an Independent government