Texas Revolution Key Events and Outcomes

The transcript details the events leading to Texas' independence from Mexico. Initially, American settlers were encouraged to move to Texas, but tensions rose, leading to conflicts. The siege of San Antonio and the Alamo were pivotal moments. Despite setbacks like the Goliad Massacre, Texan forces, led by Sam Houston, achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas' independence.

What was the main requirement for Americans to settle in Texas after the Adams-Onis Treaty?

• To be Protestant and swear allegiance to the United States

• To serve in the Mexican military for two years

• To be Catholic and swear allegiance to Mexico

• To pay a settlement fee to the Mexican government

Who led an uprising against General Anastasio Bustamante in Mexico?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Ana

• Jim Bowie

• Stephen Austin

What was the outcome of the first battle at Gonzales?

• The Texans were defeated and retreated

• The Mexicans captured the Texan forces

• The Mexicans fled back to San Antonio

• The battle ended in a stalemate

What signal did the Mexicans use to indicate no quarter during the siege of the Alamo?

• A white flag

• A blood-red flag

• A black flag

• A green flag

What was the fate of the defenders of the Alamo?

• They were all killed except for a few survivors

• They surrendered and were allowed to leave

• They successfully repelled the Mexican forces

• They were all captured and imprisoned

What happened to James Fannin and his men at Goliad?

• They were killed after surrendering

• They successfully joined Houston at Gonzales

• They were captured and later released

• They defeated the Mexican forces at Coleto Creek

What strategy did Houston employ after the fall of the Alamo?

• He launched an immediate counterattack

• He retreated to regroup and gather more forces

• He negotiated a truce with Santa Ana

• He surrendered to the Mexican forces

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The Texans were forced to retreat

• The Texans achieved a surprise victory

• The battle ended in a draw

• The Mexicans won and captured Houston

What was the significance of Santa Ana's capture?

• It had no impact on the war

• It resulted in a peace treaty granting Texas independence

• It caused the Mexican army to regroup and attack again

• It led to his execution by the Texans

What phrase did the Texan forces shout during the Battle of San Jacinto?

• To the Last Man

• Victory or Death

• For Texas and Freedom

• Remember the Alamo