Texas Revolution DCP Review

Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence for Texas?

• George Childress

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

On which date was the Declaration of Independence for Texas approved?

• March 2

• February 24

• March 6

• 5 o'clock in the morning

Which battle was the first conflict between Mexican troops and Texan colonists?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Siege of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Fannin's Surrender at Goliad

What rights were denied to Texas according to the Convention of 1836?

• Freedom of religion, right to a trial by jury, right to bear arms, ability to petition the government

• Right to education, right to healthcare, right to a fair trial, right to peaceful assembly

• Right to bear arms, right to privacy, right to a fair trial, right to peaceful assembly

• Right to vote, freedom of speech, right to privacy, right to own property

How many Texans were killed at the Alamo?

• Exact number is unknown

• More than 500

• Less than 100

• Around 180

What did the Treaty of Velasco state?

• Texas would become a part of the United States, Santa Ana would become the ruler of Texas, all Mexican prisoners of war would be executed, all Texan property would be confiscated

• Texas would become an independent country, Santa Ana would become the ruler of Texas, all Mexican prisoners of war would be executed, all Texan property would be confiscated

• Texas would become a part of Mexico, Mexican troops would stay in Texas, all Texans would be executed, all Texan property would be confiscated

• Santa Ana would never again fight against Texas, Mexican troops were ordered to leave Texas immediately, Texan and Mexican prisoners of war were to be exchanged, all property seized by Mexican forces must be returned to its owners

Why did General Fannin surrender at Goliad?

• He believed his troops would be treated fairly as prisoners of war and given mercy

• He received orders from Sam Houston to surrender

• He ran out of ammunition and had no choice but to surrender

• He was captured by Mexican forces and forced to surrender

What was the final victory of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Fannin's Surrender at Goliad

• Siege of the Alamo

Who was taken as a prisoner after the Battle of San Jacinto?

• George Childress

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

What was the event called when people fled from the advancing Mexican army?

• The Runaway Scrape

• The Texas Retreat

• The Mexican Invasion

• The Texan Exodus