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TX - 4.4b - Retreat and Goliad Massacre

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Texan commander surrendered his army at the Battle of Coleto Creek and was later executed in the Goliad Massacre?

a)

James Fannin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

William B. Travis

d)

Stephen F. Austin

2.

What happened in Stephen F. Austin's life that caused him to change from a loyal Mexican citizen to a supporter of Texas independence?

a)

he was arrested by Mexican officials and spent a year in prison

b)

his father was killed by Mexican soldiers while traveling through Texas

c)

his home and all the land he owned was taken away by the Mexican government

d)

he was banished from Texas and forced to return to the U.S.

3.

Which of these men was in command of the Texan soldiers stationed at the Alamo [and was killed during the battle there]?

a)

James Fannin

b)

William B. Travis

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Stephen F. Austin

4.

At what battle did the Texans taunt the Mexican army with a flag that said "Come and Take It"? [hint: this battle showed the Texans that they COULD beat the Mexican army and that they COULD win independence]

a)

the Battle of Gonzales

b)

the Battle of the Alamo

c)

the Battle of Coleto

d)

the Battle of San Antonio

5.
"It was painful to me, that so many brave men should thus be sacrificed, particularly the much esteemed and fearless Fannin.  I tried to use my influence to save them, but I was ordered to kill them all."  What event is Mexican General Jose Urrea describing?
a)
the "Goliad Massacre"
b)
the "Runaway Scrape"
c)
the "Alamo Battle"
d)
the "Grass Fight"
6.

What event officially stopped immigration from the U.S. to Texas?

a)

the Mexican Constitution of 1824

b)

the Law of April 6, 1830

c)

the Battle of the Alamo

d)

the Turtle Bayou Resolutions

7.

The famous "Victory or Death" letter was written to...

a)

let people know that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

b)

surrender the Alamo to the Mexican Army

c)

taunt the Mexican army into a fight at the Alamo

d)

advertise that the Alamo would be sold to the highest bidder

8.

Which era of Texas History is matched CORRECTLY with events that happened in that era?

a)

NATURAL TEXAS AND ITS PEOPLE: explorers from Spain and France came to the "New World" for Gold, God, and Glory

b)

AGE OF CONTACT: Spain built missions and presidios in Texas to keep control of the area and spread their culture

c)

SPANISH COLONIAL ERA: Mexico allowed American empresarios to bring American colonists to live in Texas

d)

TEXAS REVOLUTION: Rising tensions between the Anglo settlers and the Mexican government led to a fight for Texas independence

9.

How did Juan Seguin survive the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

he was sent out as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the battle of the Alamo

b)

he hid in the chapel until the fighting was over, then was allowed to leave by the Mexican Army

c)

he switched sides before the battle and fought alongside Santa Anna's army

d)

he left the mission right before the battle and went to live permanently in the U.S.

10.

Which of these choices shows cities in Texas where battles were fought during the Revolution [1835-1836]?

a)

Gonzales, Goliad, San Antonio

b)

El Paso, Dallas, Amarillo

c)

Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Laredo

d)

Lubbock, Fort Worth, Denton