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The Texas Revlution

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Name the general who wrote the letter "To The People of Texas and All Americans in the World"
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Santa Ana
c)
William B. Travis
d)
James Fannin
2.
Who was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence?
a)
James Fannin
b)
Santa Ana
c)
Sam Houston
d)
George Childress
3.
Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Grass Fight
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Coleto
4.
On March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 Men were Massacred in what city
a)
Anahuac
b)
Gonzales
c)
Goliad
d)
San Antonio
5.
In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Goliad
6.
Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Battle of the Alamo
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
7.
The battle cry at San Jacinto was
a)
"Don't Mess With Texas"
b)
"Remember The Alamo"
c)
"Live Free or Die"
d)
"Don't Touch My Hat"
8.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
9.
What convention helped bring about the Republic of Texas 1836
a)
The Convention of 1836
b)
The Convention of 1833
c)
The Convention of 1830
d)
There was no convention
10.
When Texans fled their homes for safety became called
a)
The Runaway Scrape
b)
The Runaway train
c)
Cowards
d)
The last hope
11.
Looking at the map in which region did the majority of the battles take place?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
Gulf Coastal Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Great Plains
12.
Name the general and dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
a)
Jose Urrea
b)
S.F.A
c)
Santa Ana
d)
William B. Travis
13.
This law was passed to limit immigration from the United States.Placed custom duties(taxes) on goods coming into Texas from the United States.Mexican soldiers were sent to Texas to enforce these new laws.
a)
The Law of April 6th, 1830
b)
The Law of Texas
c)
The Historic Law
d)
The Law of Febuary 24, 1836
14.
The Mier y Teran report resulted in-
a)
Mexico surrendering to Texas officials
b)
Mexican officials sending soldiers to enforce laws.
c)
Allowed more Anglos to come to Texas.
d)
Building of more Protestant churches.
15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.
When was the fall of the Alamo?
a)
November 4, 1836
b)
February 23, 1836 
c)
March 6, 1836
d)
April 21, 1836
22.
What was the name of the treaties that guaranteed the withdraw of Mexican troops from Texas 
a)
Treaties of Velasco 
b)
Treaties of Goliad 
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions 
d)
Treaties of Gonzales 
23.
What event caused Stephen F Austin to support the idea of revolution?
a)
Mier Y Teran Report
b)
Arrest in Mexico city
c)
The Law of April 6, 1830
d)
All of the above
24.
True or False. After the Battle of the Alamo, Texans continued to fight for their freedom.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
At the battle of Gonzales the battle flag read?
a)
Come and Take it
b)
Liberty or Death
c)
Remember the Alamo
d)
Don't Mess with Texas