Unit 5 SS Review

What was the effect of the Battle of San Jacinto? (4.3A)

• Sam Houston was imprisoned in Mexico City.

• Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

• General Urrea released Colonel Fannin’s troops.

• It forced Santa Anna to give Texas its independence.

Based on the illustration above, which economic activity did the Old Three Hundred use to meet their needs?

• Shipbuilding

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

Why were the people of Texas angry with General Santa Anna in 1835? (Choose TWO)

• He took control of the American government.

• He abolished the Mexican Constitution which guaranteed rights of the citizens.

• He disbanded the state legislatures.

• He moved from Spain to Texas.

• He became president of the United States.

Which battles of the Texas Revolution were won by the TEXAS forces?​ ​ ​

• Goliad
• San Jacinto
• Alamo
• Gonzales

What were the purposes of the Texas Constitution? (Choose THREE)

• It divided the government into 3 branches.

• It established checks and balances.

• It declared Texas to be free from Mexican rule.

• It established a senate and house of representatives.

• It was written in 1776.

Following the victories of 1835, many Texans called for independence from Mexico. In March 1836, 59 delegates met. Their goals were to-

• find a new place to live

• create a formal declaration of independence and draft a constitution

• become part of the United States

• to create the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution?

• “Freedom!”

• “For the Republic!”

• “Come and Get It!”

• “Remember the Alamo!”

Who led the famous defense of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution?

• Santa Anna

• James Bowie

• Susanna Dickinson

• William B. Travis

Part A: Why did Sam Houston order citizens to retreat to the Colorado River?

• He knew there were harsh weather conditions coming.

• He wanted more people to settle in areas closer to Louisiana.

• He was racing Santa Anna to see who can get to Galveston first.

• He learned of the defeat of the Alamo and that his army was traveling deeper into Texas.

Explain the meaning of the six flags that flew over Texas. Use examples from the image below.