Key Figures of the Texas Revolution

Match the following people to their descriptions.

• Congressional representative for TN

• Placido Benavides

• rode to Goliad to warn the citizens

• David Crockett

• commander of the volunteers at the Alamo

• James Bowie

Match the following people to their description

• participated in the Convention of 1836

• Jose Francisco Ruiz

• began the Runaway Scrape with a message

• Enrique Esparza

• brought 40 volunteers to join the Alamo

• Juan N. Seguin

• told about his experience at the Alamo

• Susanna Dickinson

Which of the following completes the diagram?

• James Bowie

• Juan N. Seguin

• William B. Travis

• Enrique Esparza

Which of the following completes the diagram?

• Enrique Esparza

• Placido Benavides

• Jose Francisco Ruiz

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

James Bowie ​ (a)   born and raised in Texas.

• was
• wasn't

What did Sequin do that prepared him to be a leader?

• He helped his family run the post office.

• His father was a politician.

• He grew up in Texas.

What is the most likely meaning of the first sentence of this passage?

• The Battle of San Jacinto destroyed Benavides's lands.

• Santa Anna depended on Benavides for support in battle.

• Texas revolutionaries would not negotiate with Santa Anna.

• Benavides disagreed with Santa Anna's policies and actions.

What was Santa Anna's most likely purpose for this message?

• to ask for supplies of food

• to spread fear across Texas

• to surrender to Sam Houston

• to demonstrate compassion

Why were American immigrants upset?

• They had no say in the government.

• They felt Mexico should be ruled by Spain.

• They thought Texas was part of the United States.

• The Mexican constitution called for checks and balances.

How did Ruiz serve in the Texas Revolution?

• He negotiated peace treaties.

• He commanded several battles.

• He was an ambassador to Mexico.

• He helped form the Texas government.