Pye's Revolution Review

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

Why is the Battle of Gonzales important to the Texans?

• Began the Texas revolution showing Mexico can be defeated

• The Texian army was defeated

• Many Texians surrendered in fear

• Encouraged Mexican citizens to migrate to Texas

Why is The Alamo an important historical landmark of the Texas Revolution?

• It symbolizes courage because Texians defended it

• Santa Anna would surrender and be captured

• The Texan troops won a major battle

• Many deaths happened from a short battle

What does the battle cry "Remember the Alamo!" signify?

• It didn't help them in the fight

• It was used to locate troops

• It helped them find the Alamo

• It showed Texans dedication to defeat the Mexican army.

What impact did defending the Alamo have in the Texas Revolution?

• The bravery of the defenders inspired others to continue the fight for Texas Independence

• The bad decision to stay at the Alamo put fear in Texans minds

• They were divided and easier to be defeated by Santa Anna

• This gave Texans a disadvantage in their fight for independence

How did geography play a role in the outcome of the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Stephen F. Austin couldn't make it in time to help them

• Centralists had an advantage in the battle with hiding spaces

• The open prairie allowed Mexican troops to surround Fannin and his men

• The Mexican government was able to find the Texian troops

Why is the Battle of San Jacinto commemorated by Texans?

• Santa Anna won the battle

• It signifies the capture and surrender of Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin led the Texans winning this battle

• No one won but the Texans think they won

Which region of Texas did most of the battles occur?

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

A Tejano who was sent to warn Houston about the Alamo but then ordered to stay and fought at San Jacinto.

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

• William B. Travis

• Juan Seguin

Contributor to Texas Independence by defending the Alamo and wrote the "Victory or Death" letter.

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie