4th grade Unit 6 Texas Revolution

Many people left during the Runaway Scrape because they

• wanted slavery

• the feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna

• struggled to farm land

• wanted to join the army of San Houston

The official state holiday on March 2 of Texas Independence Day celebrates

• the election of Sam Houston as the first Texas president

• the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• The return of General Santa Anna to Mexico

• the victory of Texas forces at the Battle of the Alamo

How did Travis and Bowie both contribute to the independence of Texas?

• both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna

• both authored the Texas Declaration of Independence

• both gained support from American Indians

• both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.

The delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos contributed to the Texas Revolution by

• writing a declaration of independence from Mexico

• training an army with General San Houston

• creating a navy

• providing cannons for the fight against Santa Anna

On March 2 Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Which country did we declare independence from?

• Great Britain

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

How did Suzanna Dickinson contribute during the Texas Revolution?

• providing uniforms to Texas soldiers

• negotiating with France

• establishing an archive of Texas records

• telling the story of the Alamo siege

Who am I?

I led a regiment at the Battle of San Jacinto.

I am given credit for the battle cry "remember the Alamo!"

I am a Texas hero

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Juan Seguin

• Sidney Sherman

How did the battle at the Alamo contribute to Texas' Independence from Mexico?

• the defeat motivated civilians to force Santa Anna toward Texas forces

• the attack reduced the strength of the Mexican forces equal to Houston's army

• the courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces

• the location of the Alamo kept Mexican forces away from the ports on the Texas coast

Who am I?

served in Mexican government

became a supporter of Texas independence

attended the Convention of 1836

helped draft the Constitution

• Santa Anna

• Juan Seguin

• Enrique Esparza

• Lorenzo de Zavala

Which battle of the Revolution lasted only 18 minutes after Texas forces attacked Santa Anna's army while they camped and rested near a river?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Coleto

• Battle of Gonzalez

• Battle of San Jacinto