Unit 5 Road to Revolution

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

• Showed no one could resist the strength of the Mexican army

• Proved that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence won

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  Motivated the United States to support Texas Independence

• Showed that the Texas were better armed and more equipped

Santa Anna and his troops attacked the Alamo on the morning of:

• March 19, 1836

• February 24, 1836

• March 27, 1836

• March 6, 1836

Which of the following accurately describes the geographic pattern illustrated on the map?

• Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battle field

• Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle

• With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital

• Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from ports

The Battle of San Jacinto is celebrated because it resulted in which of the following?

• The refusal to give up a cannon by the Texan forces

• The death of James Fannin and his men

• The surrender of Santa Anna to Sam Houston

• The heroic sacrifice of William B. Travis and his men

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

• to increase immigration to Texas

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  to stop immigration to Texas

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  to give land grants to Americans

• to keep immigrants from leaving Texas

What Texas general commanded the attack to defend the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• Juan Seguin

• William Travis

• Davy Crockett

What country was Texas part of during the 1820s?

• Mexico

• France

• China

• 
  Australia

Which of the following happened first?

• Austin was arrested

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  Law of April 6

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

The famous Texan in the picture 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

What happened to Stephen F. Austin in Mexico City that changed is attitude on the Mexican government?

• he took Santa Anna prisoner

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  he went back to the United States

• he was arrested

• he was ignored