Ch10 L1Texas Independence: The Beginning (Mcgraw Hill Book)

What event marked the beginning of the conflict for Texas independence?

• The Battle of Goliad

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Siege of San Antonio

• The Consultation at San Felipe

Why did the residents of Gonzales refuse to surrender the cannon to Mexican forces?

• They wanted to provoke a war with Mexico.

• They were defending the Constitution of 1824.

• They needed it for protection against Native American attacks.

• They were ordered by Stephen F. Austin to keep it.

Analyze the strategic importance of the Texan victory at Goliad.

• It provided a morale boost and strategic control of the route from the Gulf of Mexico to San Antonio.

• It allowed Texans to capture heavy artillery needed for the siege of San Antonio.

• It led to the immediate surrender of General Cós.

• It resulted in the capture of Santa Anna.

What was the primary reason for the formation of local committees of correspondence in Texas?

• To organize social events for settlers

• To foster unity and communication among Texans

• To negotiate peace with Mexican officials

• To collect taxes for the Texan government

Explain the significance of the phrase "Come and Take It" in the context of the Battle of Gonzales.

• It was a challenge to Mexican forces to retrieve the cannon.

• It was a slogan for Texan independence.

• It was a call for reinforcements from other Texan towns.

• It was a message to Native American tribes.

What was the outcome of the Consultation held on November 3, 1835?

• Texas declared independence from Mexico.

• A provisional government was formed, affirming loyalty to Mexico but condemning Santa Anna.

• The Texan army was disbanded.

• A peace treaty was signed with General Cós.

Evaluate the impact of the provisional government's formation on the Texan struggle for independence.

• It unified all Texan factions under a single leadership.

• It led to ineffective governance due to conflicting ideologies.

• It immediately secured international recognition for Texas.

• It resulted in the immediate defeat of Mexican forces.

Who was appointed as the commander of the official Texan army during the Consultation?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Henry Smith

Discuss the reasons why the Texans decided to lay siege to San Antonio de Béxar instead of attacking directly.

• They lacked heavy artillery and hoped for a Mexican surrender.

• They wanted to wait for reinforcements from the United States.

• They were negotiating a peace treaty with General Cós.

• They were waiting for orders from the provisional government.

What role did Stephen F. Austin play in the early stages of the Texas Revolution?

• He led the Texan forces toward San Antonio.

• He negotiated peace with Santa Anna.

• He was the first governor of the provisional government.

• He commanded the Mexican army.