Texas Revolution Review

During the Texas Revolution, which event marked a pivotal moment in the fight for independence?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Siege of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Runaway Scrape

What was a significant effect of the Law of April 6, 1830 on Texas?

• It encouraged more European settlers to move to Texas

• It restricted the importation of slaves into Texas

• It increased trade tariffs between Texas and the United States

• It halted immigration from the United States to Texas

What event significantly influenced Stephen F. Austin's decision to support Texas independence from Mexico?

• His imprisonment by Mexican authorities

• The drafting of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• His involvement in the Texas Revolution

• The signing of the Treaty of Velasco

What was one of the outcomes of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions for the Texans?

• support Santa Anna's leadership

• prepare for potential conflict with Santa Anna

• request independence from Santa Anna

• demand Santa Anna's removal from office

Which Texas officer was captured and executed after surrendering at the Battle of Coleto Creek due to his efforts to defend Goliad?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

Which significant document did George Childress help draft during the Texas Revolution?

• The Texas Constitution.

• The Texas Declaration of Independence.

• The Treaty of Velasco.

• The Mexican Constitution of 1824.

What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales in the context of the Texas Revolution?

• It highlighted the overwhelming power of the Mexican forces against the Texans.

• It convinced the Mexican government that the Texans were heavily fortified.

• It inspired confidence among Texans that they could overcome Mexican forces and gain independence.

• It led to immediate support from the United States for Texas independence.

What was the primary goal of the delegates who convened at Washington-on-the-Brazos in March 1836?

• draft a new constitution for Texas

• organize a military campaign against Santa Anna

• declare independence from Mexico

• formulate a trade agreement with the United States

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto that is celebrated by Texans?

• Capture of the Alamo

• Surrender of Santa Anna

• Victory at the Battle of Gonzales

• Retreat of Texan forces

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.