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Texas Revolution

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the intent of the letter that William B. Travis addressed "To The People of Texas and All Americans In The World --"

a)

To invite everyone to dinner.

b)

Inform others that they needed reinforcements.

c)

To offer Santa Anna his official surrender

d)

To invite people to his birthday party.

2.

How did the Battle of Gonzales help the Texans win independence from Mexico?

a)

It showed that the Texans loved their cannon.

b)

It showed that the Texans knew how to use their cannon.

c)

It proved that the Texans wanted to continue a relationship with Mexico.

d)

It proved the capabilities of the Texan army and that Mexico could be defeated.

3.

Which part of the law of April 6, 1830 was the main purpose?

a)

To get an official number of Anglo's in Texas.

b)

To have the Mexican Government hear the demands of the Texans

c)

Stop immigration from the US to TX.

d)

To protect the Alamo.

4.

Who was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo and remained with Houston until the Battle of San Jacinto (final battle).

a)

Juan Seguin

b)

William B. Travis

c)

Susana Dickenson

d)

James Bowie

5.

Who surrendered at the Battle of Coleto Creek and executed at the Goliad Massacre with his men?

a)

Davy Crockett

b)

James Fannin

c)

Santa Anna

d)

Sam Houston

6.

Who thought it was painful to execute James Fannin after direct orders from Santa Anna at the Goliad Massacre?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

General Urrea

c)

Juan Seguin

d)

James Fannin

7.

What happened as an effect of the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

William Travis writing a letter asking for reinforcements.

b)

Surrender of Sam Houston to Santa Anna.

c)

The death of the Alamo defenders.

d)

Surrender of Santa Anna after being exposed by his own men.

8.

Which battle was greatly effected by geography (in favor of the Texans) and the Texans defeated the Mexican army?

a)

Battle of the Alamo

b)

San Jacinto

c)

Battle of Gonzales

d)

Goliad Massacre

9.

Where did the battle take place most often?

a)

In the great plains.

b)

In the high plains.

c)

In the coastal plains near cities.

d)

In the mountains and basins.

10.

How long did the battle of San Jacinto last?

a)

A day

b)

3 days

c)

6 hours

d)

18 minutes

11.

How did the delegates create the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution at the Convention of 1836?

a)

Modeled it after the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

b)

They wrote it themselves on their own.

c)

Modeled it after Mexico's Constitution.

d)

Modeled it after Spain's Constitution.

12.

What battle occurred before the Treaties of Velasco?

a)

Battle of the Alamo

b)

San Jacinto

c)

Battle of Gonzales

d)

Goliad Massacre

13.

Being supportive and an active participant in the Texas Revolution led to Stephen F. Austin's...

a)

Promotion

b)

Celebration

c)

Banishment

d)

Arrest

14.

How did William B. Travis help Texas gain independence?

a)

Leading the defense of the battle of the Alamo?

b)

Lead the offense of the battle of San Jacinto

c)

Created the "Come and Take It" flag.

d)

Created the battle cry "Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad".

15.

Wrote the letter "To The People of Texas and All Americans In The World --"

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Santa Anna

c)

William Travis

d)

Juan Seguin

16.

What was the purpose of meeting at Washington-on-the-Brazos in March of 1836?

a)

To trade secrets.

b)

To rest for the battle ahead.

c)

To create and establish an independent government.

d)

To trade supplies and equipment

17.

Which era did the Siege of the Alamo take place in?

a)

Mexican National

b)

Revolutionary Era

c)

Age of Contact

d)

Spanish Colonial

18.

Why did Texas want to seced from Mexico?

a)

Mexico promised a democracy, but gave them a dictatorship. Mexico conducted all government business in Spanish. They have kept government offices far away from Anglo settlers.

b)

Texas wanted to rule the world.

c)

Texas wanted to become part of the United States.

d)

Texas never wanted to leave Mexico.

19.

What led to the Law of April 6, 1830?

a)

Mexico and Texas could not agree who should be president.

b)

A vote among the people.

c)

More Anglo settlers than Mexican settlers, state colonization laws of 1825, and Mier y Teran's report.

d)

A foam party.

20.

What year did Texas declare independence from Mexico?

a)

1836

b)

1607

c)

1776

d)

1832

21.

Which battle did the Texans fly a flag that said "Come and Take it" and taunted the Mexican army?

a)

Battle of San Jacinto

b)

Battle of the Alamo

c)

Goliad Massacre

d)

Battle of Gonzales