Texas History

Remembering-Who led the Mexican Army at the Battle of the Alamo?

• Davy Crockett

• Santa Anna

• Pancho Villa

• Jose Antonio Navarro

Understanding-The first president of the Republic of Texas was

Remembering-What battle is considered the "turning point" of the Texas Revolution?

• The Alamo

• San Jacinto

• Goliad

• Gonzales

Understanding-Why did the Alamo become a rallying cry for Texans?

Applying-What effect did losing the Battle of the Alamo have for Texans?

Applying-In what way did winning the Battle of the Alamo hurt General Santa Anna?

• He lost professional soldiers

• He ran out of food

• It did not hurt him or the Mexican Army

• The Mexican Army had to fight more battles with wounded soldiers

Analyzing-What is happening in this image?

• Santa Anna and Sam Houston are enjoying a picnic

• Sam Houston is accepting Santa Anna's surrender

• Sam Houston is rallying his troops

• Sam Houston fell off his horse and the doctor is doing surgery

Analyzing-Why was the Battle of San Jacinto such a fast victory for Texans?