Early Battles of the Texas Revolution

What was the first Battle of the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of San Antonio

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Siege of San Antonio

Why is Gonzales known as the “Lexington of Texas”? ​​

• Like Lexington, soldiers arrested citizens for not paying customs duties.

• Like Lexington, it was the first battle of the Revolution.

• Like Lexington, citizens claimed to be creating an independent nation.

• Like Lexington, soldiers lay siege to a city and imprisoned rebel citizens.

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

• “Come and Take It”

• “Never Surrender”

• “Come and Fight for It”

• "Victory or Death"

Who was Santa Anna?

• He was the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
• a noncombatant at the Alamo
• The chief of all the indian tribes in Texas during the early 1800's
• The dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution

Which battle is this flag associated with?

• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gonzales
• Grass Fight
• Battle of the Alamo

How did Austin's imprisonment impact his point of view on Mexico?

• He was still a loyal Mexican citizen
• He wanted to run for public office and make changes the democratic way.
• He was so upset that he left Mexico and went back to the United States in shame.
• He was now ready to go to war and unite against Santa Anna.

Which battle was led by Ben Milam?

• Refugio
• San Antonio de Bexar
• The Alamo
• Coleto Creek

What is the significance of the battle of Gonzales?

• Gave the Texans confidence in their fighting
• Proved independence could be achieved
• Showed Mexicans could be defeated
• All of the above

What event caused S.F.A to support the idea of revolution?

• Mier Y Teran Report
• Arrest in Mexico city
• The Law of April 6, 1830
• All of the above

Which of the following battles involved an alleged mule train of silver.

• The Alamo

• The Grass Fight

• Agua Dulce Creek

• Coleto Creek