Unit 6- Revolution in Texas

I helped write the Mexican Constitution. I fought for Texas independence. I was vice president during the Revolution. Who am I?

• Lorenzo de Zavala
• William Travis
• Sam Houston
• Stephen F. Austin

What was Santa Anna's role during the Texas Revolution?

• leader of the rebellion at Fredonia
• commander of the garrison at Goliad
• president and military leader of Mexico
• founder and mayor of San Antonio

What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?

• It was the last conflict in the Mexican War.
• It is considered the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.
• Following the battle, Stephen Austin became head of the Texas head of the Texas
• Following the battle, Sam Houston accepted the surrender of the Mexican forces.

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

• Mountains and Basins
• Great Plains
• North Central Plains
• Coastal Plains

Which Texas leader served as commander in chief of soldiers in Texas during the Texas Revolution and as the first elected president of the Republic of Texas?

• George C. Childress

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

• Jose Francisco Ruiz

Why did the people of Texas wrote a Declaration of Independence?

• To state what the people of Texas wanted from Mexico and why

• To name the founders of Texas as a republic

• To form the three branches of government for Texas and include a Bill of Rights

• To permit the people who were treated unfairly to petition

Why did Texas settlers flee during the Runaway Scrape?

• The settlers feared Santa Anna's troops.

• The settlers wanted a better life.

• The settlers were being attacked by the United States Army.

• The settlers were attending the fields.

Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?

• Battle of Gonzales
• Grass Fight
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Coleto

What year did Texas win its independence?

• 1821
• 1845
• 1836
• 1835

Where was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

• at Gonzales
• at San Antonio
• at Goliad
• at Nacogdoches