Texas Revolution

Why did William B Travis write his letter at the Alamo that he signed "Victory or death!" ?

• To ask for reinforcements/help
• To announce their victory
• To inform Americans of their plans
• To announce his surrender

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

No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.

• Mier y Teran Report
• Stephen F. Austin Arrest
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions
• Law of April 6, 1830

Why was the population of Texas increasing during this time period?

• empresarios were bringing settlers to Texas [mostly for the cheap land]
• settlers were getting paid $10,000 by the Mexican government to live in Texas
• gold had been discovered in the mountains of far West Texas
• NONE of these answers are correct

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

The battle cry at San Jacinto was

• "Don't Mess With Texas"
• "Remember The Alamo"
• "Live Free or Die"
• "Don't Touch My Hat"

What year did Texas win its independence?

• 1821
• 1845
• 1836
• 1835

What did Hayden Edwards do that upset the Mexican government?

• Stormed a Mexican fort

• Created an independent state

• Killed Mexican officials

• Wrote a constitution that deemed Texas an independent state

Which battle is this flag from?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Coleto Creek

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

Who and their troops were captured during the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William Travis

• James Fannin