Texas Revolution Review

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 Government.

• Following the battle, Sam Houston accepted the surrender of the Mexican Forces

The Alamo became a battleground during the Texas Revolution because it-

• provided a base for spies that were going into Mexico

• Defended the Anglo Settlements against the Mexican Army

• Trained American Indians to fight against Mexican Soldiers

• established trade with Mexico and American Indian Cultures.

After obtaining freedom from mexico Texans chose a form of government for their independent nation that insured them political freedom. Which from of government was chosen?

• imperial

• republic

• monarchy

• military

one of the results of Anahuac disturbance of 1832 was--

• Tension that led to the Mexican American War

• Tension that led to the Texas Revolution

• Tension that led to the American Revolution

• Tension that led to the Battle of the Alamo

If there was a headline, which would be the correct announcement about the start of the Texas Revolution

• The Battle of Medina

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of Gonzales

• At the Battle of San Jacinto

Imagine you fought in the battle of San Jacinto. Why would this victory be so important to you and your fellow Texans?

• It ended Mexican Rule in Texas

• It ended French rule in Texas

• It ended Spanish rule in Texas

• It ended British rule in Texas

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the --

• loss of Goliad

• surrender of Santa Anna

• Death of William B. Travis

• deafeat of Sam Houston's troops

The Battle of Gonzales, the first battle of the Texas Revolution, began with the Mexican Army-

• tried to reclaim a cannon that they had given to the Texas Colonists

• seized a cannon from the Battle of Alamo

• tried to seize a cannon that the United States had given to the Texas colonists

• fired a cannon at rebellious Texas Settlers

At the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston rallied the troops with which cry?

• "No retreat, No defeat?

• "Remember the Alamo"

• "victory of death"

• "Viva la revolucion"

What final event can be entered on the last section of the timeline above

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad