WorksheetsTexas Revolution
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What was the intent of the letter that William B. Travis addressed "To The People of Texas and All Americans In The World --"
To invite everyone to dinner.
Inform others that they needed reinforcements.
To offer Santa Anna his official surrender
To invite people to his birthday party.
How did the Battle of Gonzales help the Texans win independence from Mexico?
It showed that the Texans loved their cannon.
It showed that the Texans knew how to use their cannon.
It proved that the Texans wanted to continue a relationship with Mexico.
It proved the capabilities of the Texan army and that Mexico could be defeated.
Which part of the law of April 6, 1830 was the main purpose?
To get an official number of Anglo's in Texas.
To have the Mexican Government hear the demands of the Texans
Stop immigration from the US to TX.
To protect the Alamo.
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).
Juan Seguin
William B. Travis
Susana Dickenson
James Bowie
Who surrendered at the Battle of Coleto Creek and executed at the Goliad Massacre with his men?
Davy Crockett
James Fannin
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
Who thought it was painful to execute James Fannin after direct orders from Santa Anna at the Goliad Massacre?
Sam Houston
General Urrea
Juan Seguin
James Fannin
What happened as an effect of the Battle of San Jacinto?
William Travis writing a letter asking for reinforcements.
Surrender of Sam Houston to Santa Anna.
The death of the Alamo defenders.
Surrender of Santa Anna after being exposed by his own men.
Which battle was greatly effected by geography (in favor of the Texans) and the Texans defeated the Mexican army?
Battle of the Alamo
San Jacinto
Battle of Gonzales
Goliad Massacre
Where did the battle take place most often?
In the great plains.
In the high plains.
In the coastal plains near cities.
In the mountains and basins.
How long did the battle of San Jacinto last?
A day
3 days
6 hours
18 minutes
How did the delegates create the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution at the Convention of 1836?
Modeled it after the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
They wrote it themselves on their own.
Modeled it after Mexico's Constitution.
Modeled it after Spain's Constitution.
What battle occurred before the Treaties of Velasco?
Battle of the Alamo
San Jacinto
Battle of Gonzales
Goliad Massacre
Being supportive and an active participant in the Texas Revolution led to Stephen F. Austin's...
Promotion
Celebration
Banishment
Arrest
How did William B. Travis help Texas gain independence?
Leading the defense of the battle of the Alamo?
Lead the offense of the battle of San Jacinto
Created the "Come and Take It" flag.
Created the battle cry "Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad".
Wrote the letter "To The People of Texas and All Americans In The World --"
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
William Travis
Juan Seguin
What was the purpose of meeting at Washington-on-the-Brazos in March of 1836?
To trade secrets.
To rest for the battle ahead.
To create and establish an independent government.
To trade supplies and equipment
Which era did the Siege of the Alamo take place in?
Mexican National
Revolutionary Era
Age of Contact
Spanish Colonial
Why did Texas want to seced from Mexico?
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.
Texas wanted to rule the world.
Texas wanted to become part of the United States.
Texas never wanted to leave Mexico.
What led to the Law of April 6, 1830?
Mexico and Texas could not agree who should be president.
A vote among the people.
More Anglo settlers than Mexican settlers, state colonization laws of 1825, and Mier y Teran's report.
A foam party.
What year did Texas declare independence from Mexico?
1836
1607
1776
1832
Which battle did the Texans fly a flag that said "Come and Take it" and taunted the Mexican army?
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of the Alamo
Goliad Massacre
Battle of Gonzales
