Texas Revolution

What were some of the problems that Texans had with the Mexican Government?

• Settlers had to become Catholic

• Language

• Slavery

• All of these

Which of these events that led to the Texas Revolution happened last?

• Mexican laws forbid any more Americans to come to Texas.

• Americans in Texas were forced to obey Mexican law.

• Stephen F. Austin starts a colony in Texas.

• Santa Anna becomes Mexico’s dictator.

How did Mexico try to gain control of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin captured Santa Anna.

• They built the Alamo.

• Santa Anna sent in military troops.

• Santa Anna sent a letter to Stephen F. Austin.

Why is David Crockett an important figure in the Texas Revolution?

• He led a group of fighters in the Battle of the Alamo.

• He wore a coonskin cap.

• He saved Susanna Dickinson.

• He created the Bowie knife.

When was the Battle of San Jacinto?

• October 2, 1835 - Texans told Mexico to "Come and Take It!"

• October 9, 1835 - 50 Texans fought in this battle.

• February 23, 1836 - March 6, 1836 - Susanna Dickinson's life was spared.

• April 21, 1836 - Texans surprise attacked Santa Anna's army while they were resting.

Which monument in Texas honors all of the people who fought for Texas' independence?

• State Capitol

• San Jacinto Monument

• The Alamo

• Reunion Tower

Why did William B. Travis send a plea for the people of Texas?

• He wanted to tell them about the Battle of the Alamo.

• He was pretending to be Santa Anna.

• He was running for President of the Republic of Texas.

• He was trying to persuade other Americans and Texans to send reinforcements.

Which of the following was an agreement found in the Treaty of Velasco?

• Mexico would stop fighting against Texas.

• Mexico would remove all troops from Texas.

• Texas would exchange prisoners of war with Mexico.

• All of these are agreements found in the Treaty of Velasco.

What contribution did James Bowie make to Texas?

• He led the Texan forces at the Alamo.

• He led the Texan forces at Goliad.

• He led the Texas forces at San Jacinto.

• He was the President of the Republic of Texas.

Why is Susanna Dickinson an important figure in the Texas Revolution?

• She was the only woman who fought in the Battle of the Alamo.

• She delivered a message to Sam Houston from Santa Anna about the Battle of the Alamo after Santa Anna spared her life.

• She was a nurse who cared for the injured soldiers at the Alamo.

• She saved Sam Houston's life.