WorksheetsTX - 4.4b - Retreat and Goliad Massacre
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which Texan commander surrendered his army at the Battle of Coleto Creek and was later executed in the Goliad Massacre?
James Fannin
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
Stephen F. Austin
What happened in Stephen F. Austin's life that caused him to change from a loyal Mexican citizen to a supporter of Texas independence?
he was arrested by Mexican officials and spent a year in prison
his father was killed by Mexican soldiers while traveling through Texas
his home and all the land he owned was taken away by the Mexican government
he was banished from Texas and forced to return to the U.S.
Which of these men was in command of the Texan soldiers stationed at the Alamo [and was killed during the battle there]?
James Fannin
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
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]
the Battle of Gonzales
the Battle of the Alamo
the Battle of Coleto
the Battle of San Antonio
What event officially stopped immigration from the U.S. to Texas?
the Mexican Constitution of 1824
the Law of April 6, 1830
the Battle of the Alamo
the Turtle Bayou Resolutions
The famous "Victory or Death" letter was written to...
let people know that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
surrender the Alamo to the Mexican Army
taunt the Mexican army into a fight at the Alamo
advertise that the Alamo would be sold to the highest bidder
Which era of Texas History is matched CORRECTLY with events that happened in that era?
NATURAL TEXAS AND ITS PEOPLE: explorers from Spain and France came to the "New World" for Gold, God, and Glory
AGE OF CONTACT: Spain built missions and presidios in Texas to keep control of the area and spread their culture
SPANISH COLONIAL ERA: Mexico allowed American empresarios to bring American colonists to live in Texas
TEXAS REVOLUTION: Rising tensions between the Anglo settlers and the Mexican government led to a fight for Texas independence
How did Juan Seguin survive the Battle of the Alamo?
he was sent out as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the battle of the Alamo
he hid in the chapel until the fighting was over, then was allowed to leave by the Mexican Army
he switched sides before the battle and fought alongside Santa Anna's army
he left the mission right before the battle and went to live permanently in the U.S.
Which of these choices shows cities in Texas where battles were fought during the Revolution [1835-1836]?
Gonzales, Goliad, San Antonio
El Paso, Dallas, Amarillo
Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Laredo
Lubbock, Fort Worth, Denton
