Unit 5: Texas Revolution Pre-Assessment

Who was appointed General of the Texas military?

• Stephen F. Austin
• Sam Houston
• Davy Crockett
• William B. Travis

What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?

• To send reinforcements/help
• To announce their victory
• To inform americans of their plans
• To announce his surrender

Which event is represented by this image?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• American Revolution

What is missing from the Law of April 6, 1830?

• Made Texas a free and independent nation.

• Allowed Texans to elect their own leaders.

• Stopped immigration from the U.S. to Texas.

• Required the Texans to join the Mexican army.

Haden and Benjamin Edwards rebelled against the Mexican government and established the short-lived

• Republic of Texas
• California Republic
• New Mexico Territory
• Republic of Fredonia

In what year did the Texans win their independence from the country of Mexico and elect their 1st President of Texas?

• 1821
• 1836
• 1845
• 1861

Do you need to take a history STAAR test in 8th grade?

• Yes, you will need to take a history STAAR test in 8th grade.
• No, history STAAR tests are not required in any grade.
• I'm not sure

• No, history STAAR tests are only for 7th grade.

What event of the Texas Revolution did Mexican General Jose Urrea describe?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• The Goliad Massacre

• The Siege of Bejar

Read & Select the phrase that describe the purpose of William B. Travis' letter?

Which effect correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• Texans declared independence from Mexico

• Texans supported Santa Anna’s government

• Texans agreed to be annexed by the United States

• Texans voted to remain loyal to Mexico.