Unit 5: Unrest and Revolt in Texas

The letter above was intended to —

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

• warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna’s approaching army

• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —

• align themselves with Santa Anna

• begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

• petition Santa Anna to grant them independence

• call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president

The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —

• arrest by Mexican officials

• creation of the Mier y Terán report

• work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830

• participation in the Fredonian Rebellion

The famous Texan pictured above 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 famous Texan is described by the information in the box?

• Jim Bowie

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

• Lorenzo de Zavala

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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.

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

• Council House Fight

• Siege of the Alamo

• Election of Sam Houston

• Settlement of Nacogdoches

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

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• end the trade between Texas and Mexico

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop immigration from the United States to 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