Texas Revolution

Why did Travis write his famous letter?

• to negotiate a peace plan with Mexico.

• to surrender the Alamo to Santa Anna.

• to call for help from Texas and the United States.

• to push for a war between the Texas colonists and America.

What choice by Fannin led to the Goliad Massacre?

• He delayed going to the Alamo due to indecision and weak leadership.

• He followed Houston’s order and joined Travis at the Alamo.

• He fought valiantly at the Battle of San Jacinto to win independence for Mexico.

• He retreated with the rest of the Texans at the Runaway Scrape.

Why was the Alamo a turning point in the revolution?

• It inspired others to join the fight for Texas Independence.

• It was the final battle of the Texas Revolution.

• It led to the execution of Santa Anna.

• It encouraged the colonists to surrender Texas to Mexico.

What was the Texans' motto at the Battle of Gonzales?

• “Come and Take It”

• “Never Surrender”

• “Come and Fight for It”

• "Victory or Death"

What is one role Juan Seguin played in the Revolution?

• General in Santa Anna’s army

• Leader of the volunteer army at the Battle of the Alamo

• Leader of Tejanos at the Battle of San Jacinto

• Commander of the Regular Texas Army

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

• Gonzales

• Goliad

• Alamo

• San Jacinto

What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzalez

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Refugio

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

• Pizza Party

• Texans created a independent government

• Texans created a monarchy

• Texans left Texas

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

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

This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.

• Mier y Teran Report
• Stephen F. Austin Arrest
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions
• Fredonian Rebellion