Why was the population of Texas increasing during this time period?

empresarios were bringing settlers to Texas [mostly for the cheap land]

settlers were getting paid $10,000 by the Mexican government to live in Texas

gold had been discovered in the mountains of far West Texas

NONE of these answers are correct

What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales

It is considered the beginning of the fight for Texas independence

It was the last conflict in the Mexican War

Following the battle, Stephen Austin became head of the Texas government

Following the battle, Sam Houston accepted the surrender of the Mexican forces

How did the massacre at Goliad transform the Texas Revolution?

Texans were more determined than ever to defeat Mexico

Texans began using mainly foreign soldiers to defeat Mexico

Texans asked the United States to come to their aid against Mexico

Texans restrained their army before continuing the fight against Mexico

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

Stopped immigration from the U.S. to Texas.

Made Texas a free and independent nation.

Allowed Texans to elect their own leaders.

Required the Texans to join the Mexican army.

Stephen F. Austin was sent to Mexico City to present Santa Anna with a request that _____________.

Texas be allowed to elect representatives as a separate state in Mexico.

Texans be given permission to practice religions other than Catholic.

the price of land in Texas be raised to 15 cents an acre.

the Mexican government defend the Texans against the local Native Americans

Stephen F. Austin was arrested by Mexican authorities and imprisoned for a year because he _______.

wrote a letter encouraging Texans to form their own government.

called the President of Mexico a coward and a liar.

robbed the National Bank of Mexico.

refused to pay taxes to the Mexican government.

The Battle of the Alamo lasted only 90 minutes and was _______.

won by neither army, it was a tie.

unknown who won, because records have been destroyed.

Sam Houston decided to retreat from the Mexican Army in March and April of 1836 because he ______.

needed more men, and he needed time to train them for battle.

didn't want to fight any more, and wanted to move back to the U.S.

was planning to circle around and invade Mexico from the North.

wanted to join forces with the U.S. Army, which was marching towards Texas.

The "Runaway Scrape" caused Texan settlers to flee _____

east, hoping to reach the safety in the U.S. once they crossed the Sabine River.

west, trusting that they could hide from the Mexican Army in the mountains.

north, thinking that the Mexican Army wouldn't follow them into Indian Territory.

south, knowing that there were boats on the Gulf of Mexico that could help them escape.

When Santa Anna was captured and brought before Sam Houston, he _____.

ordered all the Mexican armies out of Texas and gave Texas its independence.

promised to pay the Texans $50,000 to let him go free.

agreed to move to the U.S. for the rest of his life.

explained that he wasn't really Santa Anna, but was just pretending to be him.

The name of the treaty that officially ended the Texas Revolution was the _____.

Treaty of Washington-on-the-Brazos

Stopped immigration into Tx from US

Empresarios had to give back unsold land

More soldiers sent to Tx. 5 garrisons built

Asked for reforms in government

Claimed Mexico was not following its own Constitution

Claimed Texans supported Santa Anna

Made it clear Texans were loyal to Mexico

was a direct effect of the Teran Report

Texas Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

To protest the actions of the Mexican government

To declare Texas independent of Mexico

To protest the treatment of William B. Travis & Patrick Jack

To declare Tejas separate from Coahuila

Even though it was a terrible loss for Texas, the Battle of the Alamo helped Texas in two ways. Select the correct ways in which the battle helped Texas.

Santa Anna's army was delayed giving Texans more time to prepare for future battles

Texans were inspired to keep fighting because of the courage shown by the Alamo defenders

It convinced Texans to join the US as a state

Texas won the battle, so it was not a terrible loss.

What did Santa Anna agree to when he captured and brought before Sam Houston?

He agreed to recognize Texas' independence

He agreed to order his Mexican army out of Texas

He agreed to stand trial for his war crimes

He refused to agree to any terms set by Sam Houston

How did the Grass Fight during the Texas Revolution get its name?

The Mexican mules were carrying grass, not treasure

The battle was fought in a grassy field

The Texans used grass as camouflage

The soldiers used grass as weapons

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?

Battle of the Alamo

Battle of San Jacinto

Battle of Gonzales

Battle of Goliad

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did William B Travis write his letter at the Alamo that he signed "Victory or death!" ?

To ask for reinforcements/help

To announce their victory

To inform Americans of their plans

To announce his surrender

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

Jose Urrea

Stephen F Austin

Santa Anna

William B. Travis

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.

Mier y Teran Report

Stephen F. Austin Arrest

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Fredonian Rebellion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.

Mier y Teran Report

Stephen F. Austin Arrest

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Law of April 6, 1830

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Fredonian Rebellion?

First World War

Fight against tyranny

New York People fighting for rights

Rebellion by H. Edwards against the Mexican Government

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you call someone who is given permission by a government to settle an area?

empresario

explorer

conquistador

leader

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Review Road to and Texas Revolution

In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?

Why did William B Travis write his letter at the Alamo that he signed "Victory or death!" ?

Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.

No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.

What was the Fredonian Rebellion?

What do you call someone who is given permission by a government to settle an area?

Why was the population of Texas increasing during this time period?

Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

How long did the Siege of the Alamo last?

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