5th Grade Vocab Unit 7

What was the Battle of the Alamo?

• A battle in San Antonio where Mexican troops attacked Texan soldiers

• A treaty signed between Texas and Mexico

• A peaceful negotiation for Texas independence

• A celebration of Texas culture

What does the term "Annex" mean?

• To celebrate a victory

• To incorporate a territory into a nation

• To declare independence

• To build a new city

Who was Sam Houston?

• A Mexican general

• A U.S. President

• The leader who led Texas to victory in the Battle of San Jacinto

• A famous Texan artist

What is the Republic of Texas?

• A new country formed by Texans after declaring independence from Mexico

• A city in Texas

• A battle fought in Texas

• A treaty between Texas and Mexico

What is "The Alamo" known for?

• A historic building and popular tourist attraction in San Antonio

• A famous Texan dish

• A river in Texas

• A mountain range in Texas

What phrase did Texan soldiers proclaim at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• "Victory for Texas!"

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "Freedom for all!"

• "Texas forever!"

What happened after the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Texas lost its independence

• Santa Anna was defeated and Texas won its independence

• A new treaty was signed

• The battle continued for several more days

Who was the U.S. President who rejected Texas' request for annexation?

• Andrew Jackson

• Sam Houston

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• It was a peaceful negotiation

• It led to Texas winning its independence from Mexico

• It was a cultural festival

• It was a trade agreement

What was declared only a few days before the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texas' independence from Mexico

• A new trade agreement

• A peace treaty

• A cultural festival