Texas Revolution retake

What year did Texas win its independence?

• 1821

• 1845

• 1836

• 1835

The battle cry at San Jacinto was?

• "Don't mess with Texas"

• "Remember the Alamo"

• "Live free or die"

• "Don't touch my hat"

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested in Mexico in January 1834?

• He attempted to take back slaves confiscated by Mexican soldiers.

• He encouraged Texans to declare independence when his grant was threatened.

• A letter seized by Mexican officials indicated that he wanted to incite a rebellion.

• He insulted Santa Anna while on a diplomatic mission to Mexico City.

The Alamo became a battle ground in the Texas Revolution because…

• it was a base for spies.

• they trained Native Americans to fight the Mexicans.

• it defended the Texian settlements from the Mexican Army.

• established trade with Mexico and Native American cultures.

Took absolute control of Mexico in 1833. Led the Mexican Army against the Alamo. He issued a "Take no prisoners" policy at the Alamo. He was captured at the  battle of San Jacinto. Who was this ?

• Travis

• Seguin

• De Zavala

• Santa Anna

Who was appointed head of the Texas military?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

Why did Stephen F. Austin call for Texans to go to war when he got back form Mexico City in 1835?

• He did not want to go back to prison.

• He wanted Texans to fight for /with Santa Anna.

• Santa Anna was threatening the rights of Texans.

• Mexico could improve the Texas economy.

First skirmish between Mexican and Texan soldiers.

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Goliad Massacre

How did the massacre at the Goliad transform the Texas Revolution?

• It showed Texas was willing to use military force if necessary

• It showed that Texan leaders were better than Mexican leaders.

• It showed that most Texans did not support the rebellion.

• It showed that the Mexican army was badly trained.

What was the very last battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Coleto Creek

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto