Texas History CBA #2 Review

What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• It was to stop U.S. immigration to Texas

• It increase American immigration to Texas

List the Battles/Events of the Texas Revolution in order:

• Battle of Gonzales, Siege of Bexar, Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Gonzales, Siege of Bexar, Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto, Treaties of Velasco

What was the outcome of the Battle of Gonzales and how did it contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• Texians won! It proved to Texans that the war wouldn't last long

• Texians won! It proved to Texans that they could defeat the Mexican Army and achieve independence.

How did the physical layout/ geography of the land affect the Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad Massacre?)

• Fannin and his men were surrounded in Goliad.

• The creek prevented the Texans from retreating.

• The open prairie allowed the Mexican Army to surround Fannin and his men.

What was the primary purpose of the Travis letter from the Alamo?

• Inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed
• Announcing victory over the Mexican army
• Requesting supplies from the Mexican army
• Asking for permission to surrender to the Mexican army

What did George Childress do in the Texas Revolution?

• Wrote the declaration of independence
• Led the Mexican army
• Served as a diplomat in Europe
• Explored the Louisiana Purchase

What type of government did the Texas chose after obtaining their freedom from Mexico?

• Republic
• Communism
• Monarchy
• Anarchy

What was the Council House fight and who was president of Texas at that time?

• Conflict between the Texas Rangers and the Comanche Indians, Mirabeau Lamar
• Alliance between the Texas Rangers and the Comanche Indians, James K. Polk
• Trade agreement between the Texas Rangers and the Comanche Indians, Stephen F. Austin
• Peace treaty between the Texas Rangers and the Comanche Indians, Sam Houston

Who served as the 2nd President of the Republic of Texas (following Sam Houston)

• Mirabeau Lamar
• Anson Jones

• Abraham Lincoln
• George Childress

Industrial growth was a part of which historical era?

• Revolution of Texas

• Texas Revolution

• Early Statehood
• Mexican Independence/ Empresarios