Texas Revolution

Who was the leader of the Tejanos at the battle of San Jacinto?

• Sam Houston

• Juan Seguin

• William B. Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

Which Battle made Texas independent from Mexican rule?

• The Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Coleto Creek

• Battle of San Jacinto

What was the purpose of William B. Travis "Victory or Death" letter?

• This letter was to call for Sam Houston to become Texas president

• Get Texas to vote SFA as president

• Travis' final attempt to get help from Texas and the U.S.

• This was a notice to surrender

Which quote from Sam Houston was calling for more recruits to the Texan army?

• "War is our only recourse."

• "Come and Take it"

• "Victory or Death."

• "The citizens of Texas must rally to the aid of our army."

How did the Mexican army view the Texans protecting the Alamo?

• They viewed them as terrible soldiers

• They viewed them as traitors

• They viewed them as courageous and respected their will to die for what they believed in

• They were viewed as a joke by the Mexican government

What is one example of how landforms affected the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston was not expecting Santa Anna to march in the wintertime.

• The rain was able to slow Santa Anna and his troops down on their way towards the Alamo

• Mexico could not flee at San Jacinto because they were surrounded by swamps

• Sam Houston's men at Coleto Creek had an advantage over the Urea's army

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• San Jacinto

• Battle Refugio

• The battle of Coletto Creek

• Washington-on-the-Brazos

Which event became the motivation for Texans to continue fighting for their freedom?

• Battle of Refugio

• Battle of Coletto Creek

• The surrender of Santa at the Alamo

• Goliad Massacre

What was the result of Fannin's weak leadership and indecision to go towards the Alamo?

• He joined forces with Sam Houston

• He and his men fleed towards the United States

• Fannin and his men were able to capture San Antonio

• Fannin and his men were executed at Goliad

Why was the Alamo important to the revolution?

• It inspired others to fight for Texas Independence

• The final battle of the revolution

• Made Texans realize that they should surrender

• Santa Anna was captured at the Alamo