WorksheetsFight for Texas Independence
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
Stephen Austin thought Santa Anna was becoming a dictator. Why?
He smelled like a dictator.
Santa Anna defeated Sam Houston.
Santa Anna's mother said that her son was a dictator.
Austin was arrested and thrown in jail.
On March of 1836, delegates meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos to do what?
Declare independence from Spain
Write the Bill of Rights
Agree to attack the U.S.
Set up an independent ad-interim government
Why is the Battle of Gonzales important to the Texans?
Began the Texas revolution showing Mexico can be defeated
The Texian army was defeated
Many Texians surrendered in fear
Encouraged Mexican citizens to migrate to Texas
What did George Childress do during the Texas Revolution?
He died fighting at the Alamo
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
He was a messenger
He helped Mexico execute Texians
In 1836, how can we describe what went on in South Texas during the Texas Revolution?
Series of poor decisions leading to many setbacks for Texian troops
The area was flooded by rain
The Texians burned many places
Texas lost land to Mexico in a bad land deal
Why is The Alamo an important historical landmark of the Texas Revolution?
It symbolizes courage because Texians defended it
Santa Anna would surrender and be captured
The Texan troops won a major battle
Many deaths happened from a short battle
What does the battle cry "Remember the Alamo!" signify?
It didn't help them in the fight
It was used to locate troops
It helped them find the Alamo
It showed Texans dedication to win
What impact did defending the Alamo have in the Texas Revolution?
The bravery of the defenders inspired others to continue the fight for Texas Independence
The bad decision to stay at the Alamo put fear in Texans minds
They were divided and easier to be defeated by Santa Anna
This gave Texans a disadvantage in their fight for independence
What did the Texians at Turtle Bayou declare?
Support for Santa Anna
Prepare to fight Santa Anna
Petition Santa Anna
Make Santa Anna resign as president
How did geography play a role in the outcome of the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Stephen F. Austin couldn't make it in time to help them
Centralists had an advantage in the battle with hiding spaces
The open prairie allowed Mexican troops to surround Fannin and his men
The Mexican government was able to find the Texian troops
Why is the Battle of San Jacinto commemorated by Texans?
Santa Anna won the battle
It signifies the capture and surrender of Santa Anna
Stephen F. Austin led the Texans winning this battle
No one won but the Texans think they won
The outcome of the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Fannin and his men surrendered then forced to join the Mexican army
Fannin and his men survived and made it to Houston
Fannin and his men won
Fannin and his men surrendered then executed in defense of Goliad
Events that took place during the Revolutionary Era.
Pick all that apply.
San Antonio de Bexar
Alamo
Gonzales
Goliad
San Jacinto
Why would continuing to fight be a disadvantage for Mexico?
There supplies became low with all the soldiers they had
Many died from the climate
The were losing men because of the terrain
Each battle dragged them further away from the Mexican capital
Which region of Texas did most of the battles occur?
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Why did the conflict at Gonzales get the nickname, "Lexington of Texas?"
Santa Anna stole the plans for Texas' weapons
Mexico attempted to take away a cannon that started the Texas Revolution
Mexican army defeated them
Mexican government changed the name to Lexington
A Tejano who was sent to warn Houston about the Alamo but then ordered to stay and fought at San Jacinto.
Davy Crockett
James Bowie
William B. Travis
Juan Seguin
Contributor to Texas Independence by defending the Alamo and wrote the "Victory or Death" letter.
Davy Crockett
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
James Bowie
When Travis wrote his letter, what intentions did he have for it?
To divide the army and surprise attack the Mexican forces
To get opinions from other Texans about the war
To explain his decision to leave the Alamo
To inform others that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
What did Cos promise in his surrender agreement?
To never fight against the constitution and leave Texas forever
To report to Santa Anna that he is a loser
To help build a fort or he would be put in jail
To fight for Texas Independence as a POW (prisoner of war)
Main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
Block Mexicans from entering Texas
Prevent Texas independence
End trade between Texas and Mexico
Stop immigration from the U.S.
