Unit 5 - CBA Study Guide - Unrest and Revolt

What physical and geographic properties led to James Fannin's defeat at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• The mountains caused Fannin's men to get stuck in a ravine.

• The open prairie allowed Mexicans to surround Fannin's men.

• Fannin and his men were trapped between rivers

• Fannin and his men got chased up a plateau.

The Battle of Gonzales was an example of which of the following attitudes of Texians toward Mexico?

• Assurance

• Compliance

• Defiance

• Complacency

This flag from the Battle of Gonzales is a symbol of what?

• Negotiation

• Resistance

• Allegiance

• Parley

Please drag the following items in their correct order on the timeline from older to more recent.

• Mexican Independence from Spain

• Santa Anna becomes President of Mexico

• The Battle of San Jacinto (Santa defeated)

• Stephen F. Austin arrested in Mexico

How would each group feel about the law of April 6th, 1830? (Drag and categorize)

Groups:

(a) Mexican Leaders

,

(b) Empresarios

,

(c) Spanish Leaders

,

(d) Clergy (Prietsts)

• Not affected by the law

• In favor of the law

• Also not affected by the law

• Opposed to the law

• * I helped write the Mexican Constitution

• * I fought for Texas independence

• * I was vice president during the Texas Revolution

Who is described above?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

Which Texas leader surrendered and was captured and executed with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek

• Sam Houston

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

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

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He was the first President of the independent Republic of Texas.

One result of the Convention of 1836 was which of the following?

• Mexican Constitution of 1824

• U. S. Constitution

• Texas Ordinance of Secession

• Texas Declaration of Independence

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to . . . ?

• . . . block Mexicans from settling in Texas.

• . . . end the trade between Texas and Mexico.

• . . . prevent Texas from declaring independence.

• . . . stop immigration from the United States into Texas.