SLO: Texas HIstory 25/26

Match the following years with the significant events in Texas history.

• The year Texas seceded from the Union

• 1821

• The year Mexico gained independence from Spain

• 1835

• The year Texas was annexed to the United States

• 1861

• The year the Texas Revolution began

• 1845

(a)   was the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto.

• Sam Houston
• Stephen F. Austin
• James Fannin
• Antonio López de Santa Anna

Which battle is famously remembered for the phrase "Remember the Alamo"?

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

Match each important figure from the Texas Revolution to their correct role:

• Known as the "Father of Texas"

• Stephen F. Austin

• President of Mexico and general of the Mexican army

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Leader of the Texan army

• Sam Houston

Explain how the Battle of Gonzales contributed to the start of the Texas Revolution.

• It was the final battle that ended the revolution.

• It was a peaceful negotiation between Texans and Mexicans.

• It marked the first armed conflict, showing Texan resistance to Mexican authority.

• It was a battle fought after Texas gained independence.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Texas Revolution on Texas's political status?

• Texas became a U.S. state immediately after the revolution.

• Texas remained a part of Mexico.

• Texas became an independent republic.

• Texas joined the Confederacy.

Why was the Goliad Massacre significant in the context of the Texas Revolution?

• It led to the surrender of the Mexican army.

• It discouraged Texans from continuing the fight.

• It increased support for the Texan cause and motivated more people to join the fight for independence.

• It resulted in the capture of Sam Houston.

What was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?

Identify which territory will cause war to break out between the United States and Mexico.

During the ​​ (a)   the Anglo settlement of Texas was encouraged by Mexican officials in the 1820s.

• Mexican National Era
• Natural Texas and Its People Era
• Age of Contact
• Spanish Colonial Era