The Texas Revolution

On March 1, delegates from across the state of Texas met at Washington on the Brazos. Some of the leaders were men who served in the U.S. Congress, while others were Tejanos who led in legislatures in Texas. On March 2, 1836, the delegates voted to declare independence from Mexico. They wrote a document that focused on the rights of citizens with similar language to the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Four days after the declaration, Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo. Two weeks later, the delegates drafted the constitution of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

Why is March 2nd an important date in Texas history?

• Houston defeated the Mexican Army.

• Delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• Delegates drafted the Texas Constitution.

• U.S. Congressmen organized the annexation of Texas.

On March 1, delegates from across the state of Texas met at Washington on the Brazos. Some of the leaders were men who served in the U.S. Congress, while others were Tejanos who led in legislatures in Texas. On March 2, 1836, the delegates voted to declare independence from Mexico. They wrote a document that focused on the rights of citizens with similar language to the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Four days after the declaration, Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo. Two weeks later, the delegates drafted the constitution of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part B

Which statement provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• ...Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo.

• On March 1, delegates from across the state of Texas met at Washington on the Brazos.

• 
  ...the delegates voted to declare independence from Mexico.

• ...delegates drafted the constitution of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas.

This is an artisit interpretation of the Runaway Scrape.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

What event caused the Runaway Scrape?

• Santa Anna was preparing to attack the Alamo.

• Santa Anna's army was destroying towns.

• The Mexican Army was retreating to the east.

• 
  A large natural disaster destroyed the Austin colony.

Part B

Which statement provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• The painting shows Mexican soldiers escorting settlers.

• The painting shows a house on fire.

• The painting shows settlers traveling west.

• The painting shows the impact of a wildfire on the town.

This map shows major cities in the state of Texas.

Which city was the location of the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution?

Select the correct answer.

• El Paso

• San Antonio

• Dallas

• Houston

This excerpt describes the meeting of the Convention of 1836.

Which underlined parts of the excerpt describe the most significant accomplishment of the Convention of 1836?

Select TWO correct answers.

On March 1, delegates from across the state of Texas met at Washington on the Brazos. Some of the leaders were men who served in the U.S. Congress while others were Tejanos who led in legislatures in Texas. On March 2, 1836 the delegates voted to declare independence from Mexico. Two weeks later, the delegates drafted the constitution of Texas to establish a republic.

• met at Washington on the Brazos

• served in the U.S. congress

• led in legislatures in Texas

• declare independence from Mexico

• drafted the constitution of Texas

Why did Texans move east during the Runaway Scrape of 1836?

• to escape Santa Anna's invading army

• to escape the invading British army

• to escape forest fires

• to escape drought in the region

What is the best title for the chart above?

• Major Events of the Texas Revolution

• Major Victories of Sam Houston

• Major Victories of the Texas Army

• Major Events of the American Revolution

Which of the following BEST completes the chain of events?

• Mexican War

• Civil War

• Texas Revolution

• Texas Annexation

– Occurred on April 21, 1836
– Involved a surprise attack on Mexican forces
– Resulted in the capture of Santa Anna

Which battle of the Texas Revolution is described above?

• Gonzales

• Goliad

• San Jacinto

• Alamo