5A Vocab Texas Revolution Leaders and Events

Which battle is considered the first of the Texas Revolution and featured the 'Come and Take It' flag?

• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of Gonzales
• Goliad Massacre

True or False: William B. Travis wrote a famous letter asking for help during the Battle of the Alamo.

• True
• False

Which leader commanded the Texan army and later became the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• James Fannin
• Stephen F. Austin
• Lorenzo de Zavala
• Sam Houston

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a surprise attack that ended the Texas Revolution in just 18 minutes.

• Battle of Goliad
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gonzales
• Siege of the Alamo

Choose the correct term: A ______ is a person chosen to represent others at a meeting or in government.

• Delegate
• Constitution
• Revolutionary
• Filibuster

What happened at the Goliad Massacre?

• Texan forces won a quick battle against Santa Anna
• Texan prisoners were executed after surrendering
• A treaty was signed to end the war
• Texans burned the Mexican supply lines

True or False: The Texas Declaration of Independence was written at the Convention of 1836.

• True
• False

Match the leader with the correct description: 1. Santa Anna 2. Sam Houston 3. William B. Travis 4. Lorenzo de Zavala

• 1-Dictator; 2-General; 3-Alamo Commander; 4-Vice President of Texas
• 1-President; 2-Filibuster; 3-Lawyer; 4-Soldier
• 1-Farmer; 2-Lawyer; 3-Artist; 4-Judge
• 1-Scout; 2-Spaniard; 3-Warrior; 4-Missionary

Which battle became a symbol of bravery and resistance for Texas?

• Gonzales
• Goliad
• San Jacinto
• Alamo

Which Mexican leader was defeated and captured at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• General Cos
• Santa Anna
• James Fannin
• Ben Milam