4.5 & 4.6 notes questions

Which trait characterizes Santa Anna as a military leader?

• fearful

• cool-headed

• loyal to his government

• merciless towards enemies

What was one of the conditions of the “secret” treaty between President Burnet and Santa Anna?

• The war would be officially ended.

• Mexico would never attack Texas again.

• Texas would be recognized as a free nation.

• Each side would release their war prisoners.

Which people in the United States had been against Texas’s desire to break away from Mexico?

• slave owners

• government leaders

• believers in Manifest Destiny

• those who saw Santa Anna as a tyrant

Why did many people in northern states not support the Texas Revolution?

• 1. They saw Texas as a competitor to their shipping interests.

• 1. They opposed slavery, which was widespread in Texas.

Which of the following explains how the Battle of the Alamo actually aided the cause of Texas independence?

• 1. Santa Anna became overly confident.

• 1. Santa Anna ordered his troops to burn all in their path.

Which tactical mistake by Santa Anna gave the Texans a major geographic advantage just before Sam Houston had his men begin their attack?

• 1. He moved his men so that a ridge blocked their line of sight.

• 1. He tried to capture the Texas government at Harrisburg.

“Many Texans wanted to execute Santa Anna, but Houston spared the lives of the prisoners. He knew that the Mexican leader was worth more alive than dead. Houston forced Santa Anna to order the remaining Mexican troops out of Texas.” This statement about Sam Houston supports which of the following conclusions about Sam Houston's leadership qualities?

• 1. He was a brave soldier.

• 1. He relied on reason rather than emotion.

How did General Santa Anna impact the delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1836?

• 1. He caused them to abandon their loyalty to Mexico.

• 1. He inspired them to join the fight at the Alamo.

The Texans at the Constitutional Convention of 1836 acted quickly because

• 1. many of the delegates wanted to flee the state.

• 1. Santa Anna was attacking the Alamo 150 miles away.

The constitution of the Republic of Texas differed from the U.S. Constitution in that it

• 1. created a legislature with two houses, a Senate and a House.

• 1. declared that all government powers originate in the national government.