Texas Revolution Test Review

What early battle gave Texans the courage to start a revolution?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• March on San Antonio

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Gonzales

Which battle had a flag with “Come and Get It” printed on the front?

• Gonzales

• Goliad

• Alamo

• San Jacinto

Why was the convention of 1836 an important meeting?

• because it took place in Washington-on-the-Brazos

• because Santa Anna had arrived in San Antonio

• because the leaders declared Texas independent of Mexico

• because Goerge C. Childress was in charge of writing the declaration.

What became the battle cry of Sam Houston's troops?

• No rendirse muchachos!

• Fight for Texas, Boys!

• Don't Forget Texas!

• Remember the Alamo!

Why did Texas settlers flee eastward during the Runaway Scrape?

• They wanted more land

• They were afraid of Santa Anna's troops

• They were fleeing a tornado

• They needed to harvest crops;

What does the San Jacinto Monument represent to Texans?

• It is a tribute to the people who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• It represents Texans killed at the Alamo and Goliad

• It marks the first time Texans struck gold.

• it is a reminder of the Texans' victory in the last battle of the Texas Revolution

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Erastus 'Deaf' Smith

In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?

• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of Goliad

Santa Anna ordered to execute prisoners at-

• The Massacre of Goliad
• The Battle of the Alamo
• The Massacre of Coleto
• The Battle of Gonzales

Why did William B Travis write his letter at the Alamo that he signed "Victory or death!" ?

• To ask for reinforcements/help
• To announce their victory
• To inform Americans of their plans
• To announce his surrender