Ch. 10 L1 Understanding the Texas Revolution

How did the arrival of General Martín de Cós and his soldiers influence the actions of Texas settlers?

• It led to the immediate declaration of Texas independence.

• It prompted the formation of committees of correspondence to unify Texans.

• It caused the settlers to abandon their homes and flee.

• It resulted in a peace treaty with the Mexican government.

Analyze the strategic importance of the Battle of Gonzales in the context of the Texas Revolution.

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact.

• It marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution and boosted Texan morale.

• It resulted in a decisive Mexican victory that ended the revolution.

• It was a diplomatic event that led to peaceful negotiations.

Evaluate the role of Stephen F. Austin in the early stages of the Texas Revolution.

• He was a passive observer with no significant involvement.

• He led troops to lay siege to San Antonio, demonstrating leadership.

• He opposed the revolution and supported Mexican rule.

• He was primarily involved in diplomatic negotiations with Mexico.

What was the significance of the "Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled"?

• It was a formal declaration of war against Mexico.

• It established a provisional government and unified Texan forces.

• It was a peace treaty with the Mexican government.

• It was a document that had no real impact on the revolution.

Discuss the impact of the provisional government formed during the Consultation of 1835 on the Texas Revolution.

• It weakened the Texan cause by creating internal divisions.

• It provided a structured leadership and organized military efforts.

• It led to the immediate end of the revolution.

• It had no significant impact on the revolution.

How did the creation of the Army of the People under Sam Houston influence the Texas Revolution?

• It led to a decrease in military organization and effectiveness.

• It unified Texan military efforts and provided strategic leadership.

• It caused confusion and disarray among Texan forces.

• It resulted in a quick defeat by Mexican forces.

What reasoning might the delegates at the Consultation of 1835 have used to decide against an immediate declaration of independence?

• They believed that remaining part of Mexico would ensure peace.

• They were concerned about the lack of military and financial resources.

• They wanted to avoid conflict with the United States.

• They were waiting for support from European nations.

Analyze the strategic decisions made by Texan forces after the Battle of Gonzales.

• They decided to retreat and avoid further conflict.

• They advanced to take control of Goliad and laid siege to San Antonio.

• They sought immediate peace negotiations with Mexico.

• They focused on building fortifications in Gonzales.

What were the potential risks and benefits of the Texan decision to lay siege to San Antonio?

• Risk: Loss of resources; Benefit: Potential to capture a strategic city.

• Risk: Alienating the United States; Benefit: Gaining Mexican support.

• Risk: Immediate defeat; Benefit: Avoiding further conflict.

• Risk: Losing Texan support; Benefit: Gaining European allies.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the committees of correspondence in unifying Texas settlers.

• They were ineffective and led to further divisions.

• They successfully unified settlers and coordinated revolutionary efforts.

• They were only partially successful and had limited impact.

• They were primarily focused on economic issues, not unification.