Texas Revolution

Which of the following shows the correct chronological order of these battles?

• Alamo, Gonzales, San Jacinto, Goliad

• Goliad, San Jacinto, Gonzales, Alamo

• San Jacinto, Alamo, Goliad, Gonzales

• Gonzales, Alamo, Goliad, San Jacinto

Why was the Battle of Gonzales SIGNIFICANT?

• It was the last conflict in the Mexican War

• It was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence

• Following this battle, the Republic of Texas was formed

• Santa Anna surrendered immediately after this battle

Based on the information , 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

• begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

• call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president

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

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains

• Central Plains

What event occurred in 1836?

• Americans colonized Texas for the first time

• Texas was annexed as a state by the U.S.

• Texas declared independence from Mexico

• Stephen F. Austin brought the first American settlers to Texas

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the-

• loss of Goliad

• surrender of Santa Anna

• death of William B. Travis

• defeat of Sam Houston's troops

What document has been called the most heroic document in Texas history?

• Stephen F. Austin's letter calling for Texas to become a separate state

• William Travis's letter to General Houston requesting more aid or volunteers to defend the Alamo

• David Crockett's letter to Santa Anna asking for mercy

• Colonel Fannin's letter to General Urrea asking for a conditional surrender

What treaty officially granted Texas independence from Mexico?

• Paris

• Guadalupe- Hidalgo

• Coletto Creek

• Velasco

Which of the following best summarizes the benefit of the Runaway Scrape?

• It allowed Houston time to assemble his army and wait for the perfect opportunity to attack

• It allowed Santa Anna time to divide his forces

• It drove the Texans closer toward the Alamo

• It gave Santa Anna more time to retreat to Mexico

What Texas leader surrendered at the Battle of Coleto Creek and was executed during the Massacre at Goliad?

• William B Travis

• Sam Houston

• Lorenzo De Zalava

• James Fannin