Texas Declaration Review

In which Battle did Texans suffer their most significant loss?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Antonio

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

In which year would this headline possibly have appeared in the newspapers?

 Texas Colonists Declare Independence

• 1836

• 1837

• 1829

• 1870

I was arrested in Mexico for treason against the Mexican government. When I was released from jail, I encouraged Texans to declare their independence. Who am I?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeu Lamar

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

What made the Alamo a victory as well as a defeat for Texas?

• Injuries were slight in this battle

• It encouraged Americans to support the Texas rebels and gave Sam Houston time to build an army.

• It showed Santa Anna that Texans were unbeatable.

• It made the Mexican soldiers become terrified of Texas Soldiers

Which of the following is a significant issue related to the Battle of Gonzales?

• Texans wanted to free prisoners at Anahuac after passage of the April 6th Law

• Mexican troops wanted to force Texans to elect Santa Anna President of Mexico

• Mexican officials demanded that Texans give up a cannon being held unlawfully.

Which event is represented by this image?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• American Revolution

What is the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Stopped immigration from United States to Texas, set up new forts, established duties, and encouraged European settlers.

• Arrested Stephen F. Austin, placed duties on goods, and killed anyone who rebelled.

• Made sure Lorenzo de Zavala couldn't help the Texans gain their independence.

• Stopped immigration from United States to Texas, set up new forts, established duties, and abolished slavery for everyone.

What happened at the Constitutional Convention of 1836?

• Wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence, appointed Sam Houston as Commander-in-Chief of the rebel army, and organized a government.

• Discussed their position in the United States, appointed William B. Travis as Commander-in-Chief of the rebel army and organized a government.

• Wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence, appointed James Seguin as Commander-in-Chief of the rebel army, and organized a government.

• Planned their next attack against the Texans, started the drafting of Mexicans to fight for their independence from Texas.