Unit 5 - UnRest and Revolt in Texas

Why did Texans fight for independence from Mexico?

• Mexico closed the border to new US immigrants

• Santa Anna became the leader of Mexico, and the Texans did not like him.

• Mexico wanted to abolish slavery

• All of the above

What battle ended the Texan War of Independence?

• Battle of Guadalupe Hidalgo
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of Mexico City

After the Texans won their independence, the United States immediately annexed Texas as a new state.

• True
• False

Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• James Fannin
• William B. Travis
• Sam Houston
• Santa Anna didn't lose

Why is the Alamo so important?

• It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
• It discouraged the Texan army
• It was an important win for the Texans
• Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna

Once Texas won independence from Mexico, they were immediately admitted to the United States as a new state.

• True

• False

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of the Alamo
• Goliad Massacre
• Battle of San Jacinto

Prisoners were ordered to be executed at-

• The Massacre of Goliad
• The Battle of the Alamo
• The Massacre of Coleto
• The Battle of Gonzales

What year did Texas win its independence?

• 1835
• 1836
• 1845
• 1846

On March of 1836, delegates meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos to do what?

• Declare independence from Spain

• Write the Bill of Rights

• Agree to attack the U.S.

• Set up an independent ad-interim government