Texas Revolution 3rd Six Weeks Review

Which of the following would have been a news headline from 1836?

• Anglos First Settle in East Texas!
• Texas is Admitted to the Union as the 28th State!
• Texas Declares Independence from Mexico!
• All Mexican Territory is Free of Spanish Control!

The list of complaints in the bottom are found in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions are also known as.

• Grievances
• duties
• customs
• militias

In his report, General Manuel de Mier y Teran warned the Mexican government about....

• the increasing number of settlers arriving from Europe
• the growing American influence in East Texas
• the water shortages in areas of West Texas
• American Indians who did not want to be Mexican citizens

What common contribution did these individuals have on the Texas Revolution?

• They petitioned the Mexican government for reforms at the Convention of 1833.
• They lead the Mexican military against the Texans during a siege in San Antonio.
• They wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence which listed Texans' grievances against Mexico.
• They sacrificed their lives at the Battle of the Alamo while fighting for Texas independence.

The victory at San Jacinto was important to Texas because it–

• It started the Texas Revolution.
• meant Santa Anna would no longer be in power in Mexico.
• It proved that the Texas army was well trained.
• It helped Texas win its independence from Mexico.

Who is the author of the letter to the bottom?

• James Fannin
• Sam Houston
• William B. Travis
• Lorenzo de Zavala

Why was defending the Alamo important to the Texans?

• The Alamo was strategically located on the Gulf of Mexico.
• The Alamo was strategically located on one of the major routes through Texas.
• The Alamo was the religious capital of Texas.
• The Alamo was the headquarters of the Texas army.

During the Texas Revolution, which event in Texas history would best complete the time line below?

• Constitution of 1824
• Santa Anna centralized the Mexican Government
• Battle of The Alamo
• Treaty of Velasco

What does the Texas Revolution and the American Revolution have in common?

• Both revolutions resulted in no change of government.
• Both revolutions occurred because citizens felt like the current government was unjust and abusing their rights.
• Both revolutions occurred because citizens wanted to be independent from Great Britain.
• Both revolutions resulted in the creation of a government without popular sovereignty

Which conflict is generally considered the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Gonzalez
• Grass Fight
• Battle of Goliad
• Battle of San Jacinto