Unit 5 Texas Revolution Test Review

The Siege of the Alamo took place during which era of Texas history?

• Revolutionary Era

• Era of Exploration

• Era of First Contact

• Era of Reconstruction

What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Stop further immigration from the United States

• End trade between Texas and Nuevo Leon, Mexico

• Stop Mexicans from settling in Texas

• Prevent Texas from declaring independence

At first, Stephen F. Austin supported the Mexican Government and was against the Texas Revolution. What happened to him that made him change his mind to support the war?

• He was arrested and put in prison for writing a letter

• Mexican officials seized his property

• He supported the Fredonian Rebellion and helped hide the Edwards brothers

What was the main point of the writing of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions on June 13, 1832?

• Texans supported Santa Anna and aligned themselves with him

• Texans called for Santa Anna's execution

• Texans wanted to fight against Santa Anna and declare independence

What part did this man, George Childress, play in the Texas Revolution?

• He was the main primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• He helped William B. Travis write his famous letter inside the Alamo

• He wrote the constitution for the Republic of Texas

• He served as ad-interim President of the Republic of Texas

Which of these are true about Colonel James Fannin? Choose all that apply.

• Was stationed at Goliad

• Surrendered at Coleto Creek and was later executed with his men

• Led the Texas Army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto

• After the revolution, he was elected as Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas

Choose the picture of the person who was the Lieutenant Colonel who fought with Texans defending the Alamo.

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I was sent as a messenger to Sam Houston from the Alamo. I was ordered by Houston to stay and fought in the Battle of San Jacinto. I returned to the Alamo and buried the remains of the defenders. I later served as a tejano representative in the the Republic of Texas Senate. Who am I?

• Juan Seguin

• Benefacio Arredondo

• Gio Royal

• Lorenzo de Zavala

William B. Travis wrote a famous letter from the Alamo on February 24, 1836 that included: I shall never surrender or retreat and Victory or Death! What was the intent or purpose of this letter?

• Inform Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

• Cause Americans to send money for the war cause

• Inform Sam Houston that he had things under control and did not need help

The Battle of Gonzales, where the Come And Take It flag was used, contributed to the success of the Texas Revolution because _.

• It proved that the Mexican Army could be defeated leading to Texan independence

• 2000 Mexican soldiers were taken as prisoners and were used as a bargaining chip

• Stephen F. Austin was their leader and had always wanted war with Mexico

• Sam Houston used war and torture to cause Mexico to surrender