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Texas Revolution

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

Which document expressed concern about the of the U.S., growing stronger?

a)

Law of April 6, 1830

b)

Mier y Teran Report

c)

Mexican Constitution of 1824

d)

Texas Declaration of Independence

2.

What was the cause of the Mier y Teran Report?

a)

Settlement of the Old 300 to Texas

b)

Election of Santa Anna

c)

Passage of the Law of April 6, 1830

d)

Fredonian Rebellion

3.

The Turtle Bayou Resolutions promised all of the following except

a)

Denied rebelling

b)

Declared loyalty to Mexico

c)

Supported Santa Anna

d)

Outlawed slavery

4.

The Law of April 6, 1830, Turtle Bayou Resolutions and Austin Arrest are all causes of

a)

Life of Stephen F. Austin

b)

Colonization of Texas

c)

Texas Revolution

d)

Establishments of Missions

5.

Who wrote the letter "Victory or Death" and was co-commander of the Alamo?

a)

James Bowie

b)

Davy Crockett

c)

William B. Travis

d)

Sam Houston

6.

Who was the main author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

a)

Juan Seguin

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Childress

d)

Moses Austin

7.

What was the effect of James Fannin not following Sam Houston's orders?

a)

Goliad Massacre

b)

Grass Fight

c)

Siege of the Alamo

d)

Battle of Gonzales

8.

In what year did Texas gain independence?

a)

1718

b)

1803

c)

1821

d)

1836

9.

Which of the following used land grants to encourage Mexican and European families to come to Texas?

a)

Mexican Constitution of 1824

b)

Fredonian Rebellion

c)

Law of April 6, 1830

d)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

10.

Who designed the first Texas flag?

a)

Juan Seguin

b)

James Bowie

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Lorenzo de Zavala

11.

The purpose of the Convention of 1832 and 1833 was to

a)

draft resolutions, requesting changes, from the Mexican government

b)

adopt new trade agreements with European and Asian countries

c)

ask permission for Texas to join the United States of America

d)

adopt a Declaration of Independence and declare war against Spain

12.

The Battle at the Alamo included of the following except

a)

Lasted 13 days

b)

Allowed Texans to capture Santa Anna

c)

Resulted in the loss of many Mexican soldiers

d)

Inspired Texans to fight

13.

Put these events in order:

1 - Battle of Gonzales

2 - Austin arrested

3 - Texas gaining independence

4 - Mexican Constitution of 1824

5 - Battle of San Jacinto

a)

4, 2, 1, 5, 3

b)

4, 1, 2, 5, 3

c)

4, 3, 1, 5, 2

d)

4, 5, 3, 2, 1

14.

What is true of Travis' "Victory or Death" letter?

a)

He called for aid and reinforcements

b)

He was claiming victory against the Mexican army

c)

He was trying to raise the morale of his men in order to prevent them from retreating

d)

He was discouraging men from fighting by announcing their disadvantages and weaknesses

15.

Who raised money for Texas and encouraged people to support Texas?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

George Childress

d)

Juan Seguin

16.

Who was the 1st Vice President of the Republic of TX?

a)

Lorenzo de Zavala

b)

James Bowie

c)

Sam Houston

d)

William B. Travis

17.

Who was commander of the Texas army, defeated Santa Anna and was the 1st President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Lorenzo de Zavala

c)

Juan Seguin

d)

Sam Houston

18.

Who signed the Treaty of Velasco?

a)

James Bowie

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Lorenzo de Zavala

d)

James Fannin

19.

All of the following describe Stephen F. Austin except

a)

Wrote the "Victory or Death" letter

b)

Was Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas

c)

Negotiated with Mexican government for more rights for Texans

d)

Known as the "Father of Texas"

20.

Who was a Texas Senator and the Mayor of San Antonio?

a)

James Bowie

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

James Fannin

d)

Juan Seguin

21.

James Bowie was involved in all the following battles except

a)

Battle of Gonzales

b)

Battle of Concepcion

c)

Grass Fight

d)

Siege at the Alamo

22.

Which battle does this flag represent and why was it used?

a)

Battle of San Jacinto, to taunt the Mexican army

b)

Battle of Concepcion, to surrender

c)

Battle of Gonzales, to taunt the Mexican army

d)

Battle of Gonzales, to surrender

23.

Santa Anna was willing to comply with all of the Texans requests except

a)

Legalize immigration

b)

Separate Texas y Coahuila

c)

No more taxes on foreign goods

d)

Outlaw slavery

24.

Which event caused the Mexican government to believe that the U.S. was plotting (planning) to acquire (take) Texas?

a)

Fredonian Rebellion

b)

Mexican Constitution of 1824

c)

Austin's Arres

d)

Consultation of 1835

25.

Which cause resulted in Stephen F. Austin calling for war?

a)

Mier y Teran Report

b)

His arrest

c)

Consultation of 1835

d)

Convention of 1833