Unit 4 Study Guide

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?

• Council House Fight

• Siege of the Alamo

• Election of Sam Houston

• Settlement of Nacogdoches

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 to Texas

The graphic illustrates Stephen F. Austin's changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin's -

• arrest by Mexican officials

• creation of the Mier y Terán report

• work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830

• participation in the Fredonian Rebellion

Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to

• align themselves with Santa Anna

• begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

• petition Santa Anna to grant them independence

• call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president

Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box?

• Jim Bowie

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

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

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

• James Fannin

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

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

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

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

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

The famous Texan pictured above contributed to the independence of Texas by -

• leading the Texas Revolutionary forces

• serving as President of the Texas Republic

• fighting with Texans defending the Alamo

• writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

The letter above was intended to

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

• warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna's approaching army

• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few could resist the superior power of the Mexican Millitary.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texan army was well equipped and well armed.

• It probed to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

• It motivated the U.S. to support the independence of Texas.