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WorksheetsUnit 6A TX Revolution
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who led Texans to victory against Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?
a)
Santa Anna
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Davy Crockett
d)
Jim Bowie
2.
The first clash between Texas colonists and Mexican authorities came in 1826 lead by ____.
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
The Edwards Brothers
c)
Richard Fields
d)
Edwards Brothers & Richard Fields
3.
What is believed to be the turning point in relations between the Mexican government and Texas colonists?
a)
Fredonia Revolt
b)
Santa Anna revolting against Mexico's emperor
c)
The law of April 6, 1830
d)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
4.
After winning the battles at Gonzales and Goliad, the Texans marched to ___ and laid siege.
a)
Nacogdoches
b)
Washington-on-the-Brazos
c)
San Felipe
d)
San Antonio
5.
What treaty was signed to end the war and recognize Texas as an independent nation?
a)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
Treaty of San Jacinto
c)
Treaty of Velasco
d)
Treaty of Gonzales
6.
Which factor was most influential in determining the location of many battles during the Texas Revolution?
a)
The location of populated areas
b)
The location of forests
c)
The location of major seaports
d)
The location of mineral deposits
7.
Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
a)
Siege of the Alamo
b)
Council House Fight
c)
Election of Sam Houston
d)
Settlement of Nacogdoches
8.
Which event completes the timeline?
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Annexation of Texas
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
9.
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 from declaring independence.
d)
stop immigration from the United States to Texas.
10.
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
a)
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
b)
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
c)
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
d)
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
11.
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed 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
12.
The famous Texan pictured contributed to the independence of Texas by —
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 of Independence.
13.
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
a)
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
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 demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
14.
In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —
a)
create a plan to defend the Alamo.
b)
design the “Come and Take It” flag.
c)
establish an independent government.
d)
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico.
15.
The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —
a)
built irrigation systems for Texas farmers.
b)
protect Texans from American Indian tribes.
c)
return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms.
d)
establish a prison system for the Texas justice system.
16.
How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
a)
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
b)
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.
c)
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.
d)
The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.
17.
Based on the information in the excerpt, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —
a)
align themselves with Santa Anna.
b)
begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna.
c)
petition Santa Anna to grant them independence.
d)
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president.
18.
The letter pictured was intended to —
a)
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight.
b)
warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him.
c)
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate.
d)
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo.
19.
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
20.
Where on the map is the location of the San Jacinto Monument?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
21.
Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box?
a)
Jim Bowie
b)
José Antonio Navarro
c)
Juan Seguín
d)
Lorenzo de Zavala
22.
The graphic illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —
a)
arrest by Mexican officials.
b)
creation of the Mier y Terán report.
c)
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830.
d)
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion.
23.
When did the Texans declare their Independence from Mexico?
a)
March 2, 1836
b)
November 3, 1835
c)
October 2, 1835
d)
March 16, 1836
24.
What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?
a)
To send reinforcements/help
b)
To announce their victory
c)
To inform americans of their plans
d)
To announce his surrender
25.
Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Grass Fight
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Coleto
26.
Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Battle of the Alamo
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
27.
The battle cry at San Jacinto was
a)
"Don't Mess With Texas"
b)
"Remember The Alamo"
c)
"Live Free or Die"
d)
"Don't Touch My Hat"
28.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
29.
Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?
a)
James Fannin
b)
William B. Travis
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Santa Anna didn't lose
30.
What did George Childress do that was so significant?
a)
Wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
b)
Beat Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto
c)
He didn't do anything significate
d)
Came up with the Law of April 6th 1836
31.
Which Texas Revolutionary leader was significant because he left the Alamo to get reinforcements and commanded an army at the Battle of San Jacinto
a)
Juan Seguin
b)
James Bowie
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Davy Crockett
32.
What convention helped bring about the Republic of Texas 1836
a)
The Convention of 1836
b)
The Convention of 1833
c)
The Convention of 1830
d)
There was no convention
33.
In what city did this battle take place where the Texans dared the Mexican troops to "Come and Take It"?
a)
Gonzales
b)
Pittsburgh
c)
El Paso
d)
Austin
34.
I was a Tennessee volunteer that helped at the Alamo, who am I?
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
James Fannin
c)
Santa Anna
d)
Jim Bowie
35.
Who won the battle of the Alamo?
a)
Texas
b)
United States
c)
Mexico
d)
Puerto Rico
36.
In which city will you find the Alamo?
a)
Dallas
b)
San Antonio
c)
Austin
d)
Houston
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