7th Unit 5 Review- Texas Revolution

___________ : Texas Independence :: 1845: Texas Annexation

• 1819

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

Which event took place during the Texas Revolution?

• Council House Fight

• Siege of the Alamo

• Election of Sam Houston

• Settlement of Nacogdoches

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• end the trade between Texas and Mexico

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop immigration from the United States to Texas

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

• He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —

• design the “Come and Take It” flag

• create a plan to defend the Alamo

• establish an independent government

• negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico

How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?

• The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.

• The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.

• The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.

• The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.

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

• defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

Which battle gave Santa Anna his reputation for being merciless?

• The Battle of Coleto

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of Gonzales