The Unit 6 Texas Revolution Review 23

Which of the following statements best describes Colonel Pedro Delgado's point of view regarding the location of the Mexican and Texian camps at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• He felt confident that the location of the Mexican camp was well chosen, especially in relation to the Texian camp

• He felt that while the location of the Mexican camp was not ideal, the Texians were still in range

• He felt unsettled by the location of the Mexican camp in relation to the Texian camp

• He felt that the location of the Mexican camp gave them a clear view of the Texian army

In this letter to 'The People of Texas & all Americans in the World', which statement best describes William B. Travis' perspective regarding his situation at the Alamo?

• That he did not think that he would be able to persuade any Americans to join him at the Alamo

• That he felt confident he could continue to hold his position at the Alamo for an extended period

• That he hoped his appeal to Americans would resonate and that they would join the cause at some point

• That he was confident that without reinforcements, there is no way he could hold his position & he hoped his appeal to Americans & their values would encourage them to join (and quickly!)

One of the most significant outcomes of the Battle of Refugio was:

• The defeat of the Goliad garrison

• The imprisonment of Amos B. King and Lt. William Ward

• The loss of 150 men who were part of Colonel Fannin's garrison prior to the Battle of Coleto

• The end of the Texas Revolution after a decisive victory for the Mexican army

All of the following influenced General Sam Houston to continually retreat during March and the first part of April 1836, except:

• Houston's troops were still significantly outnumbered by the Mexican Army

• Houston felt that his troops were ready, however he wanted to wait for reinforcements from the U.S.

• Houston wanted to carefully choose the location of any potential battle

• Houston felt his troops were untested and untrained, and needed more time to prepare

Sam Houston made this statement in a speech before the citizens of Texas- which of the following statements BEST describes his perspective and reasoning for allowing Santa Anna to return to Mexico, instead of having him executed in Texas?

• Houston believed that executing Santa Anna would only prolong the war

• Houston believed that returning Santa Anna to Mexico was the only way to secure peace without further battles and to ensure the Mexican Government would recognize the Republic of Texas

• Houston believed that utilizing General Santa Anna as a bargaining chip was the most effective way to ensure that the Mexican Government would recognize the Republic of Texas

• Houston believed that returning Santa Anna to Mexico was the only way to end the war

Which of the following gatherings of delegates produced the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas?

• The Consultation

• The Convention of 1833

• The Convention of 1836

• The Convention of 1832

After participating in the Anahuac Disturbances, this group of Texans- led by John Austin- retreated out of fear of retribution from Colonel Bradburn-while they were in hiding, they wrote the following document, explaining the actions they had taken in Anahuac:

• The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Declaration of the People of Texas

• The letter 'To the People of Texas'

The people of these settlements were among the first to be affected by the approach of the Mexican Army into Texas:

• San Felipe de Austin

• Nacogdoches

• San Antonio

• San Patricio

Why did Colonel James C. Neill leave his command post at the Alamo?

• He left to take care of ill family members

• He did not feel he could fulfill his duties as commander

• He decided he wanted to return home

• He felt that James Bowie and William B. Travis would be better commanders

Which of the following is one of the reasons that Sam Houston argued the Alamo should not be used by the Texian garrison in San Antonio?

• Houston considered San Antonio to be unimportant, and not worth defending

• Houston was certain that General Santa Anna was not going to head to San Antonio, and thus it wasn't worth stationing men there

• Houston was unsure as to whether Colonel Neill was up to the task of holding the mission

• Houston felt the size of the complex and length of the walls would need 1,000 soldiers to appropriately defend---men that the Texian did not have