Texas History Review unit 5

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?

• Council House Fight

• Siege of the Alamo

• Election of Sam Houston

• Settlement of Nacogdoches

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• end the trade between Texas and Mexico

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop immigration from the United States to Texas

The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —

• arrest by Mexican officials

• creation of the Mier y Terán report

• work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830

• participation in the Fredonian Rebellion

Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —

• align themselves with Santa Anna

• begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

• petition Santa Anna to grant them independence

• call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president

Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box?

• Jim Bowie

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

• Lorenzo de Zavala

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

• He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

The famous Texan pictured above 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

How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?

• The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.

• The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.

• The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.

• The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4