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WorksheetsUIL I. Texas Revolution (A. Factors Leading to & B. events
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
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1.
One factor leading to the Texas Revolution was that Americans had different views than the Mexicans in the 1820s in Texas. The following includes some of those differing views EXCEPT:
a)
Americans believed in civilian rule while Mexicans believed in a strong military government.
b)
Americans believed in separation of church and state while Mexican government was influenced by the Catholic church.
c)
Americans believed in expressing themselves, solving their own problems, and being independent, while Mexicans limited civilian liberties and expression.
d)
Americans believed in free labor while Mexicans believed in slave labor.
2.
In TX in the 1820s, the population consisted of mostly people from
a)
America
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
3.
Texans identified more with people in the U.S. than with Mexicans for because
a)
there were more people from American than Mexico living in Texas
b)
The Mexican government and military were far away and settlers felt little Mexican influence.
c)
Slavery was banned in Mexico, though not strictly enforced, so slavery still in existed in Texas, as it did in the U.S.
d)
all of the above.
4.
The ______ Report was a report to Mexico of conditions in Texas as part of a review of the newly-independent country's land that was in their control.
a)
Mier y Teran
b)
Santa Anna
c)
XYZ
5.
Why was Texas a concern in the Mier y Teran report?
a)
the large number of former Americans living in Texas
b)
Settlers didn't have much respect for Mexico and had a low opinion of the government
c)
all of the above.
6.
The suggested actions made by General Don Manuel de Mier y Teran in his report included all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Increase Mexico's military presence.
b)
Increase the number of Mexican and European settlers while limiting Americans
c)
Increase trade with Texas to encourage economic and cultural influences
d)
increase American immigration into Texas.
7.
After the Mier y Teran report, the Mexican government realized they should
a)
tighten control of Texas and increase Mexican presence there.
b)
let Texans have more freedom and independence.
8.
What was the Law of April 6, 1830?
a)
The Mexican law that gave Texas its independence
b)
The Mexican law that stopped American immigration to Texas.
9.
Texans were upset by the Law of April 6, 1830 because it was a big problem for settlers with American families waiting to join them AND for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a)
the law cancelled most empresario contracts, thereby making land grants under Mexican titles worthless
b)
U.S. goods were placed under tariffs which increased their cost, making Mexican goods cheaper.
c)
Mexico increased its military presence in Texas.
d)
Mexico required all Texans to own at least three slaves.
10.
In response to the unconstitutional actions taken by the Mexican government, the governor of Texas y Coahuila issued new land grants, including the East Texas settlement of
a)
the Woodlands
b)
Liberty
c)
Goose Creek
11.
Who was the former U.S. citizen and tax collector who caused more tension between Texans and the Mexican government by arresting William B. Travis and Patrick Jack?
a)
General Cos
b)
General Santa Anna
c)
Juan Davis Bradburn
12.
While the Turtle Bayou Resolutions were being written, settlers in Liberty...
a)
set up siege against Bradburn's garrison
b)
captured Santa Anna
13.
-outlined causes of Texans' revolt
-1st formal protest against Mexcio
-pledged loyalty to Mexican constitution and Santa Anna
-served as a foundation for the Texas Revolution of 1836
The list above is describing--
-1st formal protest against Mexcio
-pledged loyalty to Mexican constitution and Santa Anna
-served as a foundation for the Texas Revolution of 1836
The list above is describing--
a)
The Texas Declaration of Independence
b)
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
c)
The Treaty of Velasco
14.
When Colonel Jose de las Piedras arrived from Nacogdoches and relieved Bradburn from command, what did he do to try to calm the people?
a)
released the imprisoned Texans
b)
gave Texans their independence
c)
had a joint Thanksgiving celebration
15.
The first military conflict between Mexico and Texas leading up to the Revolution was the
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
The Goliad Massacre
c)
The Battle of Velasco
16.
In the Battle of Velasco, the Texans, with a canon from Brazoria, were heading to Anahuac but were challenged by Mexican forces on the ____ River at Ft. Velasco.
a)
San Jacinto
b)
Brazos
c)
Rio Grande
17.
Mexico had its own problems with its government, including the threat of civil war between
a)
Federalists and Centralists
b)
Democrats and Republicans
c)
Mexicans and Brazilians
18.
Which group believed states should hold power and form a national government (they thought of the U.S. government as a model) and were led by General Santa Anna?
a)
Federalists
b)
Centralists
19.
Which group believed in a strong central government in which states would not have any control? They were led by Anastasio Bustamante.
a)
Federalists
b)
Centralists
20.
Why did most settlers side with the Federalists?
a)
Because many of them had come from the U.S. and they were used to this form of government.
b)
Because they liked Santa Anna and would follow him no matter what side he took.
21.
The Convention of 1832, held in San Felipe, supported
a)
Centralist rule in Mexico
b)
separating Texas from Coahuila
22.
Who was selected as leader of the Convention of 1832?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Moses Austin
c)
Sam Houston
23.
Which of these did settlers ask for in the Convention of 1832?
a)
a new railroad line that would make travel to and from the United States more accessible.
b)
U.S. immigration into Texas to resume.
c)
the abolition of slavery
24.
Why did Mexican governor, Ramon Musquiz refuse to pass the convention of 1832's petitions?
a)
Because he did not support the settlers
b)
The convention was illegal
25.
By 1833, which group had come to power in Mexico?
a)
Federalists
b)
Centralists
26.
When the Convention of 1833 was held, who was the president of Mexico?
a)
Bustamante
b)
Santa Anna
c)
Cos
27.
The Convention of 1833 was held to ask Mexico for specific rights. Which of these was NOT being asked by Texans:
a)
better mail service
b)
use of the English language in law and business
c)
money for schools
d)
the abolition of slavery
28.
The Convention of 1833 was held to ask Mexico for specific rights. Which of these was NOT being asked by Texans:
a)
better defense against Native Americans
b)
an end to the immigration ban
c)
a separation of Texas from Coahuila
d)
a ban on alcohol
29.
The Convention of 1833 elected ___ as their leader.
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
William H. Wharton
c)
Lorenzo de Zavala
30.
-better mail service
-use of the English language in law and business
-money for schools and better defense against Native Americans
-an end to the immigration ban
-a separation of Texas from Coahuila
The requests above were part of the
-use of the English language in law and business
-money for schools and better defense against Native Americans
-an end to the immigration ban
-a separation of Texas from Coahuila
The requests above were part of the
a)
Convention of 1832
b)
Convention of 1833
c)
The Turtle Bayou Resolution
31.
In the Convention of 1833, Texans created a constitution in a committee headed by
a)
Sam Houston
b)
David Burnett
c)
William Gray
32.
Who was chosen to carry the requests of the convention of 1833 to Mexico City?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Juan Seguin
c)
Stephen F. Austin
33.
Due to poor health, Santa Anna had resigned as president. Stephen F. Austin had to present the Texans' proposals to who instead?
a)
Valintin Gomez Faria
b)
General Martin Perfecto de Cos
c)
Bustamante
34.
Prior to his arrest in 1834 in Saltillo, Mexico, SFA had suggested that people in San Antonio should
a)
create a state government
b)
submit to the demands of the Mexican government
c)
return to the United States and not come back
35.
Which of the following describes Santa Anna when he took the Mexican government back from Faria by force in a coup?
a)
He now supported a Centralist government
b)
He had support from the Catholic Church
c)
He reversed Federalist policies and abolished the Constitution
d)
all of the above
36.
Who was the Mexican general who went to Anahuac as part of a plan to dismantle the Texas state government?
a)
Martin Perfecto de Cos
b)
Valintin Gomez Faria
c)
Vicente Fox
37.
Which Texan, arrested by General Cos after leading a small group to capture Anahuac, was to be executed?
a)
William B. Travis
b)
David Bowie
c)
James Fannin
38.
How did the arrest of Travis and his men by General Cos affect Texans?
a)
Many Texans once loyal to Mexico changed their minds and now wanted independence.
b)
Many Texans became scared and fled for the United States.
39.
What was created in 1835 to deliver news among Texans quickly?
a)
Committees of Safety and Correspondence
b)
The Buffalo Soldiers
c)
The Pony Express
40.
The Battle of Gonzales is significant because-
a)
it was the first battle of the Texas Revolution.
b)
it was the turning point of the Texas Revolution.
c)
it was the last battle of the Texas Revolution.
41.
Which group held off Mexican soldiers at the Battle of Gonzales until help arrived?
a)
The Buffalo Soldiers
b)
The Old Eighteen
c)
The Minutemen
42.
What caused the Battle of Gonzales?
a)
Mexican troops massacred the community of Gonzales
b)
Mexicans had massacred the Texans at the Alamo and the settlers of Gonzales were retaliating
c)
Mexican troops attempted to retrieve a cannon that had been given to the people of Gonzales in 1831 to protect themselves from Native Americans.
43.
The result of the Battle of Gonzales was
a)
Mexicans retreated to San Antonio
b)
Texans retreated to the U.S. border
c)
Mexicans granted Texas its independence
44.
This flag was first used in the Battle of-
a)
Goliad
b)
Gonzales
c)
San Jacinto
45.
Who captured Goliad at the Battle of Goliad in October 1835?
a)
Santa Anna and a Mexican Army of 6,000
b)
George M. Collinsworth, Ben Milam and 49 Texans
c)
General Cos and 800 Mexican soldiers
46.
Even though 98 representatives had gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos, the meeting was rescheduled for November 1835 because
a)
they wanted to give Santa Anna time to decide whether or not to attack them
b)
fighting at Gonzales and Goliad caused a delay
47.
Meeting in San Felipe with 58 delegates, the Consultation of 1835
a)
announced support for the Constitution of 1824
b)
gave Mexico a last chance to return to the constitution
c)
all of the above
48.
The Consultation of 1835 selected ____ as governor of the provisional government.
a)
William B. Travis
b)
Henry Smith
49.
The Consultation of 1835 sent ____ to the U.S. to seek aid.
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Stephen F. Austin
50.
Although the provisional government created by the Consultation of 1835 disagreed on whether or not to declare independence, (Governor Henry Smith supported independence while the General Council supported the Constitution 1824) they did agree to
a)
raise a regular army with Sam Houston in command
b)
boycott Mexican goods
51.
The Siege of _____ was an assault to defend the Alamo under Ben Milam against General Cos and 800 soldiers.
a)
Goliad
b)
San Antonio
c)
San Jacinto
52.
After Stephen F. Austin's force of 600 surrounded San Antonio and set up a siege, _____ assumed command of Austin's volunteer army so that Austin could go to U.S. to seek aid.
a)
Colonel Edward Burleson
b)
Ben Milam
53.
Ben Milam was killed in the-
a)
Siege of San Antonio
b)
Battle of Little Big Horn
54.
The result of the Siege of San Antonio was
a)
the Texans controlled San Antonio and a large part of the territory down to the coast.
b)
The Texans gained their independence from Mexico.
55.
The Texans were headed to Matamoros, but turned to defend ____ when they heard that Santa Anna was headed there.
a)
Washington-on-the-Brazos
b)
the Alamo
c)
the River Walk
56.
Who sent a message to the governor asking for help at the Alamo after J.C. Neil of Alabama convinced him that the Alamo was worth defending?
a)
Jim Bowie
b)
Andrew Hamilton
c)
Ben Milam
57.
Who did Governor Smith send to the Alamo leading a small force after Jim Bowie wrote requesting help?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
George Childress
c)
William B. Travis
58.
Who arrived to help defend the Alamo with volunteers from Tennessee?
a)
Juan Seguin
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
David "Davy" Crockett
59.
What did General Santa Anna do to show the Texans defending the Alamo that he intended to show no mercy to those who chose to fight?
a)
He slaughtered a rooster in front of them.
b)
He did a traditional dance of war in front of the San Fernando Cathedral
c)
He flew a red flag over the San Fernando Cathedral
60.
Which battle lasted from February 23, 1836 to March 6, 1836?
a)
San Jacinto
b)
the Alamo
c)
Gonzales
61.
Who was the skilled Tejano horseman who was sent to get help for the Texans at the Alamo?
a)
Lorenzo de Zavala
b)
Juan Seguin
c)
James Fannin
62.
Travis and the Texans at the Alamo were hoping to receive help from _____, but they did not.
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
James Fannin
63.
William B. Travis was killed in what battle?
a)
Goliad
b)
Alamo
c)
San Jacinto
64.
True or False: The only survivors of the Alamo included women, children, and slaves.
a)
True: surviving defenders were executed
b)
False: surviving defenders were allowed to remain living
65.
Who was given a letter and sent to Gonzales to tell of the news of what happened at the Alamo?
a)
Jim Bowie
b)
Susanna Dickinson and her daughter, Angelina
c)
Santa Anna
66.
-series of ongoing skirmishes occurring in spring of 1836
- people fled from Santa Anna's advancing army
-whole towns were emptied
-incidents continued until April 1836
The list above describes-
- people fled from Santa Anna's advancing army
-whole towns were emptied
-incidents continued until April 1836
The list above describes-
a)
The Runaway Scrape
b)
Convention of 1836
67.
The Republic of Texas was declared at the Convention of 1836 at what location?
a)
San Jacinto river
b)
Washington-on-the-Brazos
c)
the Alamo
68.
Who was the main author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
a)
James Fannin
b)
George Childress
69.
Where did Santa Anna and his troops execute nearly 400 Texans, including James Fannin?
a)
the Alamo
b)
the Goliad Massacre
70.
Causes of the Goliad Massacre included-
a)
the rebels who intended to attack Matamoros were unorganized
b)
there had been numerous skirmishes at San Patricio, Refugio, and Coleto Creek along the way, and the army was scattered
c)
General Jose de Urrea captured Fannin and his troops between Victoria and Goliad and imprisoned them in Goliad.
d)
all of the above
71.
General Urrea told Fannin and his men they would receive their freedom, but instead escorted them into a trap where
a)
the Mexican army opened fire and 340 men were executed, becoming known as the Goliad Massacre.
b)
they were washed away by the Brazos River in a flash flood.
72.
Who was the Tejano woman who became known as the "Angel of Goliad" for helping hid many of the Texans who escaped?
a)
Susanna Dickinson
b)
Francita Alavez
73.
Who led the Texans who defeated Santa Anna's army at San Jacinto?
a)
Jim Bowie
b)
Sam Houston
74.
At the Battle of San Jacinto, which Mexican did not try to escape and stayed with his troops, surrendering them to the Texans?
a)
Santa Anna
b)
General Cos
c)
Colonel Juan Almonte
75.
What happened to Santa Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto?
a)
he was executed
b)
he was captured
c)
he was tortured
76.
The Battle of San Jacinto is significant because it
a)
was the first major battle of the Texas Revolution
b)
was the last major battle of the Texas Revolution
77.
What treaty was signed after the Battle of San Jacinto
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
d)
Treaty of Velasco
78.
The Treaty of Velasco was signed by Santa Anna and Texas President ____.
a)
Sam Houston
b)
David Burnett
79.
The "secret treaty" signed along with the Treaty of Velasco was supposed to ensure that
a)
Mexico would recognize Texan independence
b)
the Texans would allow Santa Anna to return to Mexico safely
c)
all of the above
80.
Why did Mexico declare the treaties signed after the Battle of San Jacinto invalid?
a)
Santa Anna was deemed mentally incompetent, therefore anything he did wasn't taken seriously.
b)
Santa Anna was a prisoner when he signed them.
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