Ch. 10 L2 Texas Revolution: Key Events Overview

What was the name of the battle that took place on November 26, 1835, involving a mule train?

• The Mule Skirmish

• The Grass Fight

• The San Antonio Clash

• The Livestock Battle

Who led the Texan forces in the attack on San Antonio during the Battle of San Antonio de Béxar?

• Phillip Dimmitt

• Henry Smith

• Benjamin Milam

• Santa Anna

How long did the Battle of San Antonio de Béxar last?

• Two days

• Four days

• One week

• Ten days

On what date did San Antonio fall to the Texans?

• December 5, 1835

• December 7, 1835

• December 9, 1835

• December 11, 1835

Which groups were included in the Army of the People?

• Only Anglo American colonists

• Tejano and African American fighters

• Spanish and French soldiers

• Native American tribes

What law did Mexico pass after gaining independence from Spain regarding African Americans?

• They were to be enslaved

• They were declared equals to Anglo American colonists

• They were to be deported

• They were given land grants

Why did many African Americans move to Texas after Mexico's independence?

• To escape war

• To find gold

• To seek a better life due to equal rights

• To join the Mexican army

Who proposed a plan to attack the port of Matamoros?

• Benjamin Milam

• Phillip Dimmitt

• Henry Smith

• Santa Anna

Where is the port of Matamoros located?

• At the mouth of the Rio Grande

• Near the Gulf of Mexico

• In the center of Texas

• On the Pacific coast

What news arrived before the expedition to Matamoros could begin?

• The Spanish were returning

• Santa Anna's forces were marching toward San Antonio

• The port was heavily fortified

• A peace treaty was signed