Unit 5 Test review

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

• Siege of the Alamo

• Election of Sam Houston

• Council House fight

• Settlement of Nacogdoches

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

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas

• It showed that the Texans were willing to fight for independence

• It showed that the Mexican Army and Texans were equally equipped to go to war

• It showed that a few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican Army

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

• Stop immigration from the United States

• Prevent Texas from declaring independence

• end trade between Texas and Mexico

• Block Mexicans from moving to Texas

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed defending Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• William Travis

• Sam Houston

• James Fannin

• Lorenzo De Zavala

Who was George Childress?

• First governor of Texas

• He was the Primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico

• Contributed writing the Texas Constitution

• He was the first president of Texas

What was considered the last major battle before the Treaties of Velasco which ended the Texas Revolution?

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Annexation of Texas

• Council house fight

William B. Travis sent out a letter from the Alamo to the people of Texas. Why do you think he was sending this letter?

• To ask for reinforcements and that they were willing to die fighting

• Advise citizens of Gozales to take their cannon and evacuate

• Warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna was coming

• notify Santa Anna that the Texans were going to stay and fight

When the Republic of Texas was established, what were citizens granted?

• Voting rights for men and women

• freedom of religion

• Plots of land to establish homesteads

• ended slavery in the state

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington- on-the -Brazos intending to do what?

• Negotiate a peace agreement with Mexico

• Establish an independent Government

• Make a plan to defend the Alamo

• Design the "Come and Take it" flag

Where were most of the battles fought in the Texas Revolution? (Think about where more people and missions probably were)

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins