Major Battles of the Texas Revolution

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• San Jacinto

• Texas

• Mexico

• Davy Crockett

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces

• The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.

How would you describe the sequence of the battle of San Jacinto?

• Santa Anna escaped and let his forces to defeat Sam Houston.

• Riot broke out and the disagreement lent a hand in the demise of San Jacinto

• Sam Houston surprised an attack on the Mexican Gen. Santa Anna along the San Jacinto River. Due to the surprise attack, victory was Houston’s.

• A treaty was signed in Mexico. Sam Houston disagreed that it was what was best for the Mexican people. He led his men into battle, but fell to his death by Santa Anna’s sword.

The battle at San Jacinto lasted only __ minutes.

• 14

• 18

• 35

• 50

The MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto was...

• Texas winning it's independence from Mexico

• the capture of Santa Anna

• Sam Houston proving to other Texas fighters that he is always right

• Sam Houston avenging the Alamo and Goliad

Which battle is considered to the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of The Alamo
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Gonzales
• Grass fight

Which Texan commander surrendered his army at the Battle of Coleto Creek and was later executed in the Goliad Massacre?

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

At what battle did the Texans taunt the Mexican army with a flag that said "Come and Take It"? [hint: this battle showed the Texans that they COULD beat the Mexican army and that they COULD win independence]

• the Battle of Gonzales

• the Battle of the Alamo

• the Battle of Coleto

• the Battle of San Antonio

Which era of Texas History is matched CORRECTLY with events that happened in that era?

• NATURAL TEXAS AND ITS PEOPLE: explorers from Spain and France came to the "New World" for Gold, God, and Glory

• AGE OF CONTACT: Spain built missions and presidios in Texas to keep control of the area and spread their culture

• SPANISH COLONIAL ERA: Mexico allowed American empresarios to bring American colonists to live in Texas

• TEXAS REVOLUTION: Rising tensions between the Anglo settlers and the Mexican government led to a fight for Texas independence

This flag represents which battle?

• Gonzales
• Battle of Goliad
• San Jacinto
• The Alamo