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.

Which best explains the role of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in the Texas Revolution?

• As a Mexican General, he forced his government to negotiate with the Texans.

• As leader of Mexico, he recognized the independence of Texas to avoid any fighting there.

• As ruler of Mexico, he delayed the independence of Texas by more than 30 years.

• As dictator of Mexico, he failed to crush the rebellion in Texas and signed the Treaties of Velasco.

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 significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The Texans won the Revolution against the Mexican army.

• The Mexican army defeated the Texans at the Alamo.

• The Texans were forced to hand over their cannons to Mexico.

• Fannin's army was massacred by Santa Anna's army.

What was the very last battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Coleto Creek
• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of San Jacinto

Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant?

• It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
• It discouraged the Texan army
• It was an important win for the Texans
• Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna

Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• James Fannin
• William B. Travis
• Sam Houston
• Santa Anna didn't lose

Who was appointed head of the Texas military?

• Stephen F. Austin
• Sam Houston
• Davy Crockett
• William B. Travis

Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

• Jose Urrea
• Stephen F Austin
• Santa Anna
• William B. Travis

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Who was the former congressman who fought at the Alamo?

• Davy Crockett
• Sam Houston
• Juan Seguin
• Stephen F Austin