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WorksheetsTexas Revolution
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This illustrates... (LT 11)
a)
Infantry
b)
Cavalry
c)
Skirmish
d)
siege
2.
This illustrates... (LT 11)
a)
ratified
b)
siege
c)
atrocity
d)
regular army
3.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
courrier
b)
negotiate
c)
dictator
d)
regular army
4.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
tactical retreat
b)
siege
c)
negotiate
d)
regular army
5.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
cavalry
b)
regular army
c)
negotiate
d)
courrier
6.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
cavalry
b)
tactical retreat
c)
skirmish
d)
reinforcements
7.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
cavalry
b)
atrocity
c)
courrier
d)
reinforcements
8.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
skirmish
b)
courrier
c)
siege
d)
tactical retreat
9.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
cavalry
b)
siege
c)
bayonets
d)
courrier
10.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
cavalry
b)
siege
c)
skirmish
d)
courrier
11.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
courrier
b)
dictator
c)
negotiate
d)
siesta
12.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
dictator
b)
negotiate
c)
ratified
d)
siesta
13.
This illustrates...(LT 11)
a)
ratified
b)
regular army
c)
negotiate
d)
courrier
14.
Which was the BIGGEST cause of the Texas Revolution?
a)
Federalist -> Centralist government
b)
Slavery
c)
Taxation
d)
Imprisonment of colonists
15.
Why was Stephen F. Austin in the USA during most of the Texas Revolution? (LT 1)
a)
He decided Texas was too much trouble
b)
He was getting help from the USA
c)
He was convinced Texas could not win the revolution
d)
He hoped to get trained by the American army
16.
Which battle showed that the Texans would use military force if necessary? (LT 2)
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
The Alamo
c)
The Battle of San Antonio
d)
The Battle of San Jacinto
17.
The battle referred to as the "Lexington of Texas" is...(LT 2)
a)
Goliad
b)
Gonzales
c)
no such battle was fought in Texas
d)
Siege of San Antonio
18.
The Texans were able to claim victory at Gonzales because...(LT 2)
a)
they killed all the Mexican soldiers who were fighting
b)
they had more men and better weapons
c)
the Mexican army was told to avoid a fight and retreat
d)
the Mexican army was no match for the Texas fighters
19.
What makes the writing on this flag significant?(LT 2)
a)
the Texans were offering to give the cannon back
b)
the Texans were showing they were afraid to fight
c)
the Texans were showing they were willing to compromise with Mexico
d)
the Texans were daring Mexico to fight
20.
Which answer BEST describes the Texans after the Battle of Gonzales? (LT 2)
a)
humiliated
b)
confident
c)
compromising
d)
afraid
21.
What effect did General Cos coming to Texas have on the Texas Settlers? (LT 1)
a)
it had virtually no effect
b)
it spurred the Texans into taking action/fighting back
c)
it scared the Texans out of fighting
d)
it quickly ended the Texas revolution
22.
What year was the Alamo built? (LT 12)
a)
1824
b)
1821
c)
1718
d)
1519
23.
Why did Cos surrender to the Texas army at the Siege of San Antonio? (LT 3)
a)
he realized the Alamo was undefendable
b)
he was outnumbered
c)
the Texans were better fighters
d)
Texas reinforcements showed up, Cos was then outnumbered
24.
As a result of Cos' surrender at the siege of San Antonio, Santa Anna... (LT 3)
a)
fires Cos as a Mexican General
b)
gives up trying to fight the Texans
c)
personally leads 6,000 soldiers to Texas
d)
send a courier to William B. Travis demanding his immediate surrender
25.
What was the idea behind William B. Travis' letter written at the Alamo? (LT 5)
a)
Texans would fight to the death for their freedom
b)
Texans would give up if no one came to help
c)
Texans thought they should stay a part of Mexico
d)
Texas wanted their independence from Mexico
26.
What did the leaders of Texas do while the battle at the Alamo was being fought for 13 days? (LT 5)
a)
declared Mexico's indpendence
b)
joined the United States
c)
declared Texas’ independence
d)
surrendered to the Mexican Army
27.
When the Texans flew this flag this flag at the Battle of the Alamo it represented their belief in what? (LT 4)
a)
Centralism
b)
Federalism
c)
Mexico
d)
America
28.
Why did Jim Bowie NOT destroy the Alamo? (LT 4)
a)
Sam Houston told him not to
b)
he believed it was the gateway to Texas and the Mexicans needed to be stopped there
c)
the Alamo was still a fully functional Mission
d)
it was a historical marker remembering an important Texas victory
29.
Why is March 2, 1836 significant? (LT 5)
a)
Texas won independence from Mexico
b)
Texas declared independence from Mexico
c)
the was the final day at the Battle of the Alamo
d)
the was the date that Travis sent his "Victory of Death" letter asking for help
30.
What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter? (LT 1)
a)
asking that reinforcements be sent
b)
To announce their victory
c)
To declare Independence
d)
To announce his surrender
31.
Santa Anna's two weeks at the Alamo gave... (LT 4)
a)
SFA enough time to get reinforcement to Texas
b)
the Texans time to get proper uniforms
c)
Texas time to organize an army and government
d)
Cos a chance to apologize to Santa Anna
32.
Who was the final commander at the Alamo? (LT 1)
a)
James Bowie
b)
Sam Houston
c)
William Travis
d)
Davy Crockett
33.
Who was elected Commander-In-Chief of the Texas military? (LT 1)
a)
Sam Houston
b)
William B. Travis
c)
George Childress
d)
Santa Anna
34.
What are the 3 sections of the US and Texas Declarations of Independence? (LT 6)
a)
Intro, List of Grievances, Conclusion
b)
Preamble, Body, Conclusion
c)
Preamble, Grievances, Declaration of Indepencende
d)
Preamble, Declaration of Independence, Grievances
35.
Why did the Texans base their DOI on America's? (LT 6)
a)
they agreed with America's centralist idea
b)
they were from America and agreed with their federalist ideas
c)
they agreed with the idea of a state religion
d)
to show respect to America
36.
Why did Sam Houston need Fannin to evacuate Goliad and join him at Gonzales? (LT 7)
a)
Fannin was an excellent military leader
b)
Fannin had 400 men available to join the fight
c)
Houston wanted to celebrate the Battle of Gonzales victory
d)
SFA had encouraged him to do so
37.
What is the BEST explanation for Houston's tactical retreat after the Alamo? (LT 1)
a)
He was afraid to fight Santa Anna after the Alamo
b)
he hoped to get his army safely to america to seek reinforcements
c)
he hoped to get to an area with more Anglos available to fight
d)
he hoped to gain an advantage
38.
Why was the massacre at Goliad significant to the outcome TX Revolution? (LT 7)
a)
It caused Texans to hold back their army before continuing the fight against Mexico
b)
This was a turning point and strengthened the resolve of the Texan forces to take down Santa Anna
c)
It utilized aide from European governments to defeat Mexico
d)
The U.S. sent troops to help the TX army fight Santa Anna's army
39.
What is the MOST SIGNIFICANT impact of Fannin's delay in leaving Goliad? (LT 7)
a)
they were able to escape being caught by Urrea's army
b)
they were captured and killed
c)
they defeated Urrea's army in a quick battle
d)
Sam Houston is now left with only 1 group of Texans to fight
40.
What advantage did the Texans have at San Jacinto? (LT 9)
a)
the element of surprise
b)
more soldiers than Mexico
c)
Sam Houston had the respect of his men, while Santa Anna did not
d)
Texas had far superior weapons and training
41.
Which event is depicted in the engraving? (LT 7)
a)
The fall of the Alamo
b)
The Goliad Massacre
c)
Cos surrendering at the Siege of the Alamo
d)
Battle of Gonzalez
42.
After the devastating losses at the Alamo and Goliad, Sam Houston was convinced to... (LT 1)
a)
surrender to Santa Anna immediately
b)
NOT to divide his forces
c)
follow SFA to the United States and continue to plea for more help
d)
begin a more rigorous training program for the Texas fighter
43.
The battle cry at San Jacinto was... (LT 9)
a)
"Don't Mess With Texas"
b)
"Remember The Alamo"
c)
"Live Free or Die"
d)
"Victory or Death"
44.
The flee of terrified civilians leaving after the Alamo became know as the... (LT 8)
a)
Big Escape
b)
Runaway Scrape
c)
the Goliad Massacre
d)
Runaway Challenge
45.
The MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto was... (LT 9)
a)
the capture of Santa Anna
b)
Texas winning it's independence from Mexico
c)
Sam Houston avenging the Alamo and Goliad
d)
Sam Houston proving to other Texas fighters that he is always right
46.
As a result of the Battle of San Jacinto, the border between US and Mexico became... (LT 9)
a)
the Nueces River
b)
the Rio Grande River
c)
the Sabine River
d)
the Colorado River
47.
Which list of event from the Texas Revolution is in the correct chronological order?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
fall of the Alamo
Goliad Massacre
Battle of San Jacinto
fall of the Alamo
Goliad Massacre
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Goliad Massacre
fall of the Alamo
Battle of Gonzales
Battle of San Jacinto
fall of the Alamo
Battle of Gonzales
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
fall of the Alamo
Goliad Massacre
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Gonzales
Goliad Massacre
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Gonzales
Goliad Massacre
fall of he Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Goliad Massacre
fall of he Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
48.
Who was the Texan who led a cavalry unit at the Battle of San Jacinto? (LT 1)
a)
William B. Travis
b)
James Bowie
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Maribeau Lamar
49.
"Soldiers! Our comrades have been shamefully sacrificed at Anahuac, Goliad, and Bexar, and you are the ones destined to punish their murderers.
My friends! We will march as long as the interests of the Nation that we serve demand it. The pretenders to our acres of Texas land will soon learn to their sorrow that their reinforcements from New Orleans, Mobile, Boston and New York, and other ports of the North-whence they never should have come- are insignificant,..."
Which of the following men would have shared these comments with his troops in February of 1836? (LT 1)
My friends! We will march as long as the interests of the Nation that we serve demand it. The pretenders to our acres of Texas land will soon learn to their sorrow that their reinforcements from New Orleans, Mobile, Boston and New York, and other ports of the North-whence they never should have come- are insignificant,..."
Which of the following men would have shared these comments with his troops in February of 1836? (LT 1)
a)
Santa Anna
b)
William Travis
c)
David Crockett
d)
Sam Houston
50.
*Mexico promised us a democracy, but gave us a despotism(dictatorship)
*They have kept government offices far away from us.
* They conduct all government business in Spanish
* We don't have the right to a trial by jury and we don't have religious freedom
* When we send people to tell the government how we feel, they put our representatives in jail.
What would be the best title for the list of bullet points above? (LT 6)
*They have kept government offices far away from us.
* They conduct all government business in Spanish
* We don't have the right to a trial by jury and we don't have religious freedom
* When we send people to tell the government how we feel, they put our representatives in jail.
What would be the best title for the list of bullet points above? (LT 6)
a)
appeal of William B. Travis to the people of Texas and All Americans.
b)
Reasons for the secession of Texas from the United States
c)
Reasons for Santa Anna's seizure of power in Mexico City
d)
Grievances listed in the Texas Declaration of Independence
51.
"We therefore, the delegates with (full) power of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembles,...do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended..."
What date is associated with the event described in the quote above? (LT 12)
What date is associated with the event described in the quote above? (LT 12)
a)
1718
b)
1821
c)
1836
d)
1845
52.
TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS AND ALL AMERICANS IN THE WORLD--
February 24, 1836
I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under SANTA ANNA-- I have sustained a continual bonbardment and canonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man---The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken--I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls--I SHALL NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT. Then I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism, and every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch--The enemy receives reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country.
VICTORY OR DEATH
William B. Travis - Lt. Col. Comdt.
What issue caused William B. Travis to write the source above? (LT 1)
February 24, 1836
I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under SANTA ANNA-- I have sustained a continual bonbardment and canonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man---The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken--I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls--I SHALL NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT. Then I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism, and every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch--The enemy receives reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country.
VICTORY OR DEATH
William B. Travis - Lt. Col. Comdt.
What issue caused William B. Travis to write the source above? (LT 1)
a)
Texans were experiencing high causalties and needed reinforcements in order to continue fighting.
b)
Travis was reporting that he had lost all hope to continue fighting against the Mexican army.
c)
Travis had developed an illness and was looking for someone to come and fill his role as a leader.
d)
Travis recognized the need for more help in defending the Alamo since the Texans were greatly outnumbered.
53.
What is the name of the Treaty that ended the Texas Revolution for independence and created the Republic of Texas? (LT 9)
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaties of Velasco
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Treaty of Goliad
54.
Article I. He will not take up arms, nor cause them to be taken up, against the people of Texas, during the present war for independence.
Article II. He will give his orders that, in the shortest time, the Mexican troops may leave the territory of Texas.
Article III. A treaty of commerce, amity(friendship) and limits, will be established between Mexico and Texas, the territory of the latter not to extend beyond the Rio Bravo del Norte. (Rio Grande)
-‐From the Secret Agreement attached to the Treaty of Velasco, May 14,1836
In the excerpt,who does the "He" refer to? (LT 1)
Article II. He will give his orders that, in the shortest time, the Mexican troops may leave the territory of Texas.
Article III. A treaty of commerce, amity(friendship) and limits, will be established between Mexico and Texas, the territory of the latter not to extend beyond the Rio Bravo del Norte. (Rio Grande)
-‐From the Secret Agreement attached to the Treaty of Velasco, May 14,1836
In the excerpt,who does the "He" refer to? (LT 1)
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Stephen F. Austin
c)
Santa Anna
d)
William B. Bravis
55.
"A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of others or improve the system they live under. A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to put the good of the whole before the good of himself."
Which person and action best exemplifies the main idea of this quote above? (LT 1)
Which person and action best exemplifies the main idea of this quote above? (LT 1)
a)
Sam Houston - ordering Texans to retreat from the Mexican army in 1836 so he could take time to train his men.
b)
Santa Anna - flying the red "no mercy" flag for Texans to see [prior to the start of the Battle of the Alamo.
c)
Haden Edwards - demanding Texas settlers produce proof of land ownership or requiring them to pay for a new land title.
d)
William B. Travis - begging for help from behind the Alamo walls during the siege by the Mexicans
56.
Which of the following statements best reflects the achievements (accomplishments) of the delegates at the Convention of 1836? (LT 12)
a)
Delegates were not able to negotiate a peace treaty with Santa Anna in order to put an end to the war.
b)
Delegates met with Mexican government officials who agreed to immediately remove Santa Anna from power.
c)
Delegates were able to successfully organize supply lines that fed into the Alamo.
d)
Delegates wrote a Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution, both modeled after the U.S.versions of these documents.
57.
" It was painful to me, also, that so many brave men should thus be sacrificed, particularly the much esteemed, fearless Fannin. They doubtlessly surrendered confident that Mexican generosity would not make their surrender useless...I tried to use my influence with the general-in-chief to save them, if possible, from being y butchered, particularly Fannin. I obtained from His Excellency only a severe reply, repeating his previous order (to kill them)."
General Urrea
Which significant event of the Texas Revolution is being described in the passage above? (LT 1)
General Urrea
Which significant event of the Texas Revolution is being described in the passage above? (LT 1)
a)
Runaway Scrape
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
Battle of Gonzales
58.
Which is NOT part of the treaty of Velasco? (LT 9)
a)
MX promised to never fight TX again
b)
MX promised to acknowledge Texas' independence
c)
Texas promised to release Mexican POWs
d)
MX promised to pay $$$ to Texans
59.
Based on the actions (not the captions) of this political cartoon, when was this MOST LIKELY published? (LT 9)
a)
Before the Goliad Massacre
b)
Before the battle of the Alamo
c)
After the battle of the Alamo
d)
After the battle of San Jacinto
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