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Texas Revolution (part1)

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.
The Battle of San Jacinto resulted in...
a)
the defeat of Sam Houston's troops
b)
death of William B. Travis
c)
surrender of Santa Anna
d)
loss of Goliad
2.
Which Texas leader surrendered and was excuted along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
a)
Lorenzo de Zavala
b)
James Fannin
c)
Sam Houston
d)
William Travis
3.
Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Siege of the Alamo
c)
Election of Sam Houston
d)
Settlement of Nacogdoches
4.
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
a)
He served as the first governor of Texas.
b)
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
c)
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
d)
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
5.
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
a)
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
b)
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
c)
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved. 
d)
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
6.
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to - 
a)
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
b)
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
c)
prevent Texas form declaring independence
d)
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
7.
Which famous Texan was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo and served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic?
a)
Jim Bowie
b)
Jose Antonio Navarro
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
Lorenzo de Zavala
8.
In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to - 
a)
design the "Come and Take It" flag
b)
create a plan to defend the Alamo
c)
establish an independent government
d)
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
9.
Stephen F. Austin's attitude about fighting for independence from Mexico because...
a)
his arrest by Mexican officials
b)
creation of the Mier y Teran report
c)
work to pass the Law of April 6. 1830
d)
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
10.
How did William B. Travis contribute to the independence of Texas?
a)
leading the Texas Revolutionary Forces
b)
serving as President of the Texas Republic
c)
fighting with Texans defending the Alamo
d)
writing the Texas Declaration fo Independence 
11.
When did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?
a)
March 2, 1836
b)
March 6, 1836
c)
April 21, 1836
d)
May 14, 1836