Unrest and Revolution in Texas

Which one of the following events took place during the Revolution era?

• election of Sam Houston as governor

• siege of the Alamo

• beginning of the Mexican War

• settlement of Nacogdoches

What is the correct sequence for these four key events of the Texas Revolution?

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 4, 3, 1

• 4, 1, 3, 2

• 3, 4, 1, 2

What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• to stop U.S. immigration to Texas

• to end trade between Texas and Mexico

• to block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• to prevent Texas from declaring independence

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.

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

Complete this analogy:

George Washington : American Revolution :: ______________ : Texas Revolution.

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

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

• It demonstrated that a 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.

The Alamo became a battleground during the Texas Revolution because it —

• provided a base for spies who were going into Mexico

• defended Anglo settlements and delayed the Mexican army

• trained American Indians to fight against Mexican soldiers

• established trade with Mexico and American Indian cultures

Who is the likely author of the letter?

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Lorenzo de Zavala

Which factor was most influential in determining the location of many battles during the Texas Revolution?

• the location of population centers

• the location of forests

• the location of major seaports

• the location of mineral deposits