Texas History - Unit 2 Review

What is the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• This was the first battle of the Texas Revolution.

• Jim Bowie led the Texans to victory.

• This battle forced the Texans into the Runaway Scrape.

• This was the final battle in the Texas Revolution and the Texans won.

Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant for the Texans?

• This battle ended the Texas Revolution.

• This battle started the Texas Revolution.

• Texans were victorious against the Mexican army.

• The Texans were motivated to fight for the freedom from Mexico after the outcome of the Alamo.

What is the Runaway Scrape?

• Texans fled to the United States instead of fighting the Mexican army.

• The Mexican army fled back into Mexico in fear of the Texans.

• Texans fled their homes in fear of the advancing Mexican army.

• Santa Anna led the charge through Texas in search of the rebels.

What is Mirabeau Lamar best known for?

• He was known for his love of education and being a Texas president.

• He becomes the president of the United States.

• He was a general in the Texas army.

• He led the Texas army at San Jacinto.

What is the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?

• It was the battle that ended the Texas Revolution.

• It motivated the Texians to fight the Mexicans after the disastrous end of the battle.

• It was the first battle in the Texas Revolution and a Texian victory.

• The Mexican army defeated the Texian rebels.

What was Sam Houston's role in Texas History?

• He was a leader in the Texas Revolution and a Texas president.

• He becomes a president of the United States.

• He led the Texian army at the Alamo.

• He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Why was the U.S. - Mexican War fought?

• The U.S. wanted the California territory.

• The Mexican army invaded Texas.

• Texas and Mexico were in dispute over the border land.

• The Texans attacked the Mexican army along the border.

How did the railroad benefit the Texas economy?

• Texans migrated to the east coast of the U.S.

• The Texas economy weakened due to the railroads.

• The Indians began to work for the railroads.

• Towns, communities, and industry grew, and Texas became more successful.

What did Texas have to do in order to become the 28th state to the United States?

• Texas had to write a new state constitution in order to be annexed to the U.S. as a state.

• Texas had to write a formal letter to the U.S. asking for annexation.

• Texas had to send the Texas military to serve in the U.S. military.

• Texas had to pay taxes in order to be annexed.

How many branches of government are in the Texas Constitution?

• one

• two

• three

• four