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The MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto was...

• Texas winning it's independence from Mexico

• the capture of Santa Anna

• Sam Houston proving to other Texas fighters that he is always right

• Sam Houston avenging the Alamo and Goliad

How would you describe the sequence of the battle of San Jacinto?

• Santa Anna escaped and let his forces to defeat Sam Houston.

• Riot broke out and the disagreement lent a hand in the demise of San Jacinto

• Sam Houston surprised an attack on the Mexican Gen. Santa Anna along the San Jacinto River. Due to the surprise attack, victory was Houston’s.

• A treaty was signed in Mexico. Sam Houston disagreed that it was what was best for the Mexican people. He led his men into battle, but fell to his death by Santa Anna’s sword.

Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they —

• struggled to farm lands around Gonzales

• desired to join the army of Sam Houston

• feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna

• wanted slavery despite the Mexican banned

During Texas' fight for independence, Sam Houston and his troops retreated to avoid battle with the Mexican military. Why did he continuously withdraw his troops?

• to give his troops time to train

• he did not believe in the fight against Mexico

• he was not getting paid enough money

• he was trying to make a peace treaty with Mexican authorities

This old mission was used as a fort and was the sight of one of the most important battles of the war.

• San Jose

• Austin, Texas

• San Jacinto

• The Alamo

The battle cry at San Jacinto was

• "Don't Mess With Texas"

• "Live Free or Die"

• "Remember The Alamo"

• "Victory or Death"

What were the goals of the Spanish missions?

• convert Native Americans to Christianity

• teach Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life

• Strengthen Spain's hold on Texas land

• all of the above

What was the primary purpose of the Texas Revolution?

• To gain independence from Mexico

• To expand slavery into new territories

• To establish a monarchy in Texas

• To negotiate trade agreements with Mexico

Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas independence?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of San Jacinto

Who was the President of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

• Benito Juárez

• Porfirio Díaz

• Santa Anna

• Vicente Fox