WorksheetsTexas Revolution Test Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins
Juan Seguin commanded a company of Tejanos at the Battle of San Jacinto
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Sam Houston was appointed commander of the Army of the People.
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The cannon incident at Gonzales launched the fight for Texas independence
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James Fannin made it to the Alamo from Goliad with 300 soldiers in reply to Travis’s plea for help in 1836.
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The Battle of San Jacinto lasted 18 hours.
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Most historians believe that George Childress was the sole author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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As a result of the skirmish on April 20, Mirabeau L. Lamar was placed in command of the Texas cavalry.
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False
Gonzales was the site of the last conflict between Texan colonists and Mexican forces.
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False
What were Santa Anna’s ultimate goals?
to capture the Tejanos and repeal the Constitution of 1824
to defeat the rebels in Texas and regain control of the territory
to hold talks with the rebels to reach a peaceful settlement
to recruit Texas frontiersmen to his army and rebuild the Alamo
After the Battle of San Jacinto, what did Antonio López de Santa Anna sign?
The Treaties of Velasco
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Miramar
The Treaties of Cinco de Mayo
What did the bravery of those who fought at the Alamo inspire others to do?
to write letters asking for more reinforcements
to attack Santa Anna’s forces after his victory at the Alamo
to march to Goliad and help Fannin recruit more soldiers
to continue the fight for Texas independence
Why did Edward Burleson replace Austin as Commander of the Army of the People?
Austin became governor of the council.
Austin traveled to the United States to seek money and supplies.
Burleson's leadership skills were recognized.
Austin took over leadership of the Tejanos.
Why did Sam Houston choose to retreat in March of 1836 instead of confronting the Mexican army?
He needed time to train a stronger army.
He was waiting for help from the United States.
After the Goliad Massacre, he was afraid of facing the Mexican army.
He believed that if he could get to the Alamo, he could hold off the Mexicans there.
Why did Texans respond to what happened at Goliad with outrage?
Texans were taken aback by how many Mexican soldiers were killed.
Texans were upset at the poor leadership shown by their commanders.
Texans were angered that prisoners taken in battle were put to death.
Texans were upset that Fannin chose to surrender.
Which of these was a major reason for the Texan success at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Antonio López de Santa Anna failed to post sentries, or scouts.
The Mexican army had no cavalry.
The Texans had numerical superiority.
The Mexicans were fighting on foreign soil.
Which answer choice describes “The Twin Sisters”?
a pair of six-pound cannons donated by the people of Cincinnati
a narrow canyon where Texan forces camped just before the battle of San Jacinto
two Texas women who led other settlers in the Runaway Scrape
a pair of heroic women from Harrisburg who nursed Texan soldiers
Why is the conflict at Gonzales known as the "Lexington of Texas?"
The conflict was peacefully resolved and ended in a truce.
Many colonists gave up the cry for freedom.
The Mexicans were providing arms and ammunition to the colonists.
The Mexicans attempted to take arms and ammunition away from the colonists.
Why did the attack on the Alamo last only 90 minutes?
The Mexicans were able to enter the Alamo on their first assault.
The Texans ran out of ammunition in that short a time.
The Texans decided to quickly surrender.
The Texans could not hold off so many Mexican attackers for very long
How were James Bowie and Davy Crockett similar?
They were both legendary frontiersmen who volunteered their effort to the Texas Revolution.
They were both forced to leave the fighting at the Alamo because of serious illness.
They both acted as couriers and scouts during the Texas Revolution.
They both served as commanders in the regular Texas army.
Why did many Texan settler families move east in the Runaway Scrape in 1836?
to escape raids by Native Americans
fear of Santa Anna's advancing army
to return to the United States
to join Houston's army
How did Sam Houston's army change in the weeks between leaving Gonzales and reaching San Jacinto?
It gained experience from fighting many battles.
It grew larger and was better trained.
It became mainly a cavalry force.
It gained men but did not have any cannons.
What did Santa Anna’s red flag signify?
He was not going to take any prisoners
He was going to surrender.
He was calling a truce.
He was increasing his bombardment.
Which battle cry did Texans shout as they attacked the Mexicans at San Jacinto?
“Freedom for Texas! No More Slavery!”
“To the Rio Grande”
“Santiago!”
“Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!”
When did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?
March 2, 1836
March 6, 1836
April 21, 1836
May 14, 1836
What did the use of rifles, knives, and clubs indicate about the fighting at the Alamo?
It was a brutal battle fought at close range.
Neither side had heavy weapons.
Much of the fighting was in the open air.
The Texas troops gave in quickly.
Why did Sam Houston order the Texan army to retreat in March of 1836?
The Texan Army was untrained, undisciplined, and poorly supplied.
The Texas government ordered him to retreat.
Santa Anna’s victory over Houston at the Rio Grande forced the Texans to retreat.
He believed Mexico was more likely to negotiate if the revolt was not quickly put down.
In what way did the Tejanos risk more than the other soldiers defending the Alamo?
They risked more because they were in the front line of fighting and the first to be killed.
They risked more because they had given up their rights under the Constitution of 1824.
They risked more because they could lose their lands, homes, and families.
They risked more because they had to scout as well as fight.
Why is the Alamo considered an important historical landmark of the Texas Revolution?
It was once a mission used to teach Native Americans Christianity.
It symbolizes Texan courage because it was used as a fortress to fight Santa Anna’s troops.
It was where Texas’s interim government was set up.
It was the site where the Convention of 1836 was held.
What did the Battle of Gonzales mean to Mexico?
It was at war with Texas.
It needed to patrol the roads better.
It needed to attack the garrison at Goliad.
It should withdraw its troops from Texas.
Who commanded the Texas troops at Goliad?
James Fannin
James Grant
Amon King
William Ward
“Nothing could be more painful to me than the idea of sacrificing so many gallant men . . .”
—General José de Urrea
To what is General José de Urrea referring in this diary entry above?
Texan executions at Goliad
Mexican casualties at the Alamo
Texan casualties at the Alamo
Mexican casualties at San Patricio
The Texan commanders at the Alamo realized that they had too few soldiers to hold off a large Mexican attack. Both Bowie and Travis believed, however, that holding the Alamo was vital to the fate of Texas. They made clear to Santa Anna from the start their determination to hold the old mission. On February 23, Santa Anna sent a message demanding the Texans’ surrender. Travis ordered a single cannon-ball shot as a response.
—Texas History
What did Travis’s cannon-ball shot symbolize?
They were going to bombard the Mexicans.
They were willing to call a truce.
They were going to fight until the end.
They were willing to surrender.
To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world—Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man—The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken—I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls—I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch—The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death
—William Barret Travis, Lt. Col. comdt.
Commandancy of the Alamo
Bejar, Feby. 24th, 1836
To what does Travis appeal in his letter to Texans and all Americans to convince them to help the Texans at the Alamo?
Travis appeals to their patriotism and everything dear to the American character.
Travis appeals to the fact that they have neglected him and his soldiers at the Alamo.
Travis appeals to their sense of right and wrong to aid them.
Travis appeals to their mercy because his men will surely die if they do not receive reinforcements.
"The cry of 'Mexicans,' though of daily occurrence, always created a panic. Bedding, provisions,any and everything, would be thrown off to lighten the wagons.... The prairie at times was white with feathers emptied from beds, and the road lined for miles with household goods. Mrs. Anson Jones, wife of the last President of the republic, tells of camps suddenly abandoned, where trunks were left open from a hasty rummage for some needed article, and mirrors were left hanging on the trees."
–Kate Scurry Terrell, quoted in Dudley G. Wooten, A
Comprehensive History of Texas
Which incident in Texas history is described in this excerpt?
the Battle of San Jacinto
the Runaway Scrape
the Goliad Massacre
the Anahuac Disturbances
To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world—Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man—The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken—I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls—I shall never surrender or retreat.
—William Barret Travis, Lt. Col. comdt.
Commandancy of the Alamo
Bejar, Feby. 24th, 1836
What does Travis mean by “the enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword”?
Santa Anna has agreed to surrender if the soldiers at the Alamo will put down their swords.
Santa Anna has asked the soldiers at the Alamo to put down their swords and hold talks for a settlement.
Travis has agreed to surrender if Santa Anna’s army will stop its bombardment of the Alamo.
Santa Anna has given the soldiers at the Alamo the opportunity to surrender or to fight to their certain deaths.
The Tejanos fought for freedom at the price of their lands, their homes, and their families. . .. They objected to the fact that Santa Anna did not follow the Constitution of 1824, which had established a more democratic Mexican government.
—Texas History
What did many Tejanos consider Santa Anna?
a freedom fighter
a democratic leader
a determined dictator
an inspirational commander
To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world—
Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man—The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put
to the sword, if the fort is taken—I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls—I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all
dispatch—The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death
—William Barret Travis, Lt. Col. comdt.
Commandancy of the Alamo
Bejar, Feby. 24th, 1836
What does Travis’s response to Santa Anna’s demand—shooting the cannon and leaving the Texan flag waving—symbolize?
His actions symbolize that he and his men are ready to surrender to Santa Anna’s troops.
His actions symbolize the need for additional reinforcements immediately.
His actions symbolize a determination to stay and fight for Texan liberty.
His actions symbolize that he and his men will be increasing their bombardment of Santa Anna’s troops.
