2nd 9 weeks Texas History

Put the following events in the order in which they occurred: Battle of Gonzales, Battle of San Jacinto, Treaties of Velasco, Goliad Massacre, fall of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales,Fall of the Alamo,Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto, Treaties of Velasco,

• Battle of Gonzales, Battle of San Jacinto, Treaties of Velasco, Goliad Massacre, fall of the Alamo

• Fall of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, Battle of Gonzales, Battle of San Jacinto, Treaties of Velasco,

• Treaties of Velasco, Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of Gonzales,Goliad Massacre, fall of the Alamo

Which of the following did not occur in 1836

• Santa Anna Surrendered at San Jacinto

• First Americans came to Texas

• The treaties of Velasco were signed

• The Goliad Massacre

Who was the leader at Goliad?

• James Fannin

• Davy Crockett

• William Travis

• Juan Sequin

Which of the following individuals did not play a significant role in the Texas Revolution?

• JIm Bowie

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

Why was Santa Anna's surrender at the Battle of San Jacinto historically important?

• It ended the Texas Revolution with victory for Texas

• It caused the Texans and Mexicans to pursue peace talks rather than war

• It gave Texas rights to lands on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande

• Santa Anna's Surrender made it possible for the release of Stephen F. Austin from Mexican prisons

Stephen F. Austin was a defender of Mexican Authority and a diplomat between the Texan and Mexican government. HE became a supporter and instigator for an independent Texas and an active participant in the Texas Revolution. What was the cause for his change in attitude?

• Arrest by Mexican officials

• Work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830

• He joined with the Texans because he thought they would win

• He felt the Mexican government was corrupt and vowed to overthrow it

What was one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions on Texans?

• It led them to align themselves with Santa Anna

• It led them to begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

Which famous Texan was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo, remained with Houston and served in the final battle for independence, and served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Juan Sequin

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

How did William Travis contribute to the independence of Texas?

• by fighting at the Alamo

• by writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

• by forcing Santa Anna to surrender

• by defending Goliad

The battle of Gonzales began when the Mexican Army -

• tried to seize the land that had been given to Texas colonists

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

• tried to quarter troops in the homes of the people living in Gonzales