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Texas Revolution to Independence

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Based on the chart above, what was the major goal of the Law of April 6th, 1830 that was created by the Mexican government?

a)

Bring more immigrants from Georgia

b)

To limit American influence in Texas

c)

For Texas to become Independent from Mexico

d)

To strengthen economic ties between Texas and Mexico

2.

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

a)

He fought at the Battle of Gonzales

b)

He fought at the Battle of the Alamo

c)

He punched Santa Anna in the Nose

d)

He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence

3.

In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?

a)

Battle of the Alamo

b)

Battle of Gonzales

c)

Battle of San Jacinto

d)

Battle of Goliad

4.

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

a)

Goliad Massacre

b)

Battle of the Alamo

c)

Battle of Gonzales

d)

Battle of San Jacinto

5.
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"
6.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
7.
Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant?
a)
It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
b)
It discouraged the Texan army
c)
It was an important win for the Texans
d)
Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna
8.
Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?
a)
James Fannin
b)
William B. Travis
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Santa Anna didn't lose
9.
Santa Anna ordered to execute prisoners at-
a)
The Massacre of Goliad
b)
The Battle of the Alamo
c)
The Massacre of Coleto
d)
The Battle of Gonzales
10.
Why did William B Travis write his letter at the Alamo that he signed "Victory or death!" ?
a)
To ask for reinforcements/help
b)
To announce their victory
c)
To inform Americans of their plans
d)
To announce his surrender
11.
Who was appointed head of the Texas military?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Davy Crockett
d)
William B. Travis
12.
When Texans fled their homes for safety became called
a)
The Runaway Scrape
b)
The Runaway train
c)
Cowards
d)
The last hope
13.
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
14.
Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
a)
Jose Urrea
b)
Stephen F Austin
c)
Santa Anna
d)
William B. Travis
15.

Which of the following was NOT a reason Texas fought against Santa Anna

a)

He demanded that Texans pay taxes on U.S. goods.

b)

He wanted more power than the Constitution gave him.

c)

He was not elected fairly.

d)

He sent troops into Texas.

16.

Who led an attack on Mexican soldiers in San Antonio in December 1835?

a)

Juan Seguin

b)

James Bowie

c)

James Fannin

d)

Ben Milam

17.

Why was the convention of 1836 an important meeting?

a)

because it took place in Washington-on-the-Brazos

b)

because Santa Anna had arrived in San Antonio

c)

because the leaders declared Texas independent of Mexico

d)

because Goerge C. Childress was in charge of writing the declaration.

18.

What happened to Santa Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

He joined the Texas Army

b)

He escaped to Mexico

c)

He was captured by the Texas forces and signed the Treaty of Velasco.

d)

He was executed

19.

Why was the Fredonian Rebellion important in the cause for Texas independence?

a)

It showed the Mexican Government that they had a big problem in Texas.

b)

Hayden Edwards was a terrible empresario .

c)

Texans couldn't speak Spanish very well.

d)

The Muldoon Catholics were not going to church.

20.

He failed to follow retreat orders at the Battle of Goliad.

a)

James Fannin

b)

James Bowie

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Santa Anna

21.

Former Mexican official who resigned in favor of the Texas cause and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence

a)

Juan Seguin

b)

Lorenzo de Zavala

c)

Santa Anna

d)

William B. Travis

22.

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

23.

What was the cause of the Mier y Teran Report?

a)

Settlement of the Old 300 to Texas

b)

Election of Santa Anna

c)

Passage of the Law of April 6, 1830

d)

Fredonian Rebellion

24.

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

25.

Who wrote the letter "Victory or Death" and was co-commander of the Alamo?

a)

James Bowie

b)

Davy Crockett

c)

William B. Travis

d)

Sam Houston

26.

What was the effect of James Fannin not following Sam Houston's orders?

a)

Goliad Massacre

b)

Grass Fight

c)

Siege of the Alamo

d)

Battle of Gonzales

27.

Who designed the first Texas flag?

a)

Juan Seguin

b)

James Bowie

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Lorenzo de Zavala

28.

Put these events in order:

1 - Battle of Gonzales

2 - Austin arrested

3 - Texas gaining independence

4 - Mexican Constitution of 1824

5 - Battle of San Jacinto

a)

4, 2, 1, 5, 3

b)

4, 1, 2, 5, 3

c)

4, 3, 1, 5, 2

d)

4, 5, 3, 2, 1

29.

Who signed the Treaty of Velasco?

a)

James Bowie

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Lorenzo de Zavala

d)

James Fannin

30.

James Bowie was involved in all the following battles except

a)

Battle of Gonzales

b)

Battle of Concepcion

c)

Grass Fight

d)

Siege at the Alamo

31.
How many years was Texas its own nation before joining the United States?
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
32.
Who did Texas fight for its independence?
a)
France
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
d)
Great Britain
33.
The first 300  families of the colony that was started by Stephen F. Austin were called which of the following
a)
Old Three Hundred
b)
You aint first you're last
c)
The shining 300
d)
A New Hope
34.
Former congressman that fought and died at the Battle at the Alamo
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Willam Travis
d)
Stephen F. Austin
35.
What was one result of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?   
a)
Continued to support/aligned themselves with Santa Ana
b)
Began to fight Santa Ana
c)
Asked Santa Ana for their independence
d)
Asked for Santa Ana to resign
36.

The Mexican government thought that the __________________ was a plot by the U.S. to acquire Texas.

a)

Law of April 6

b)

Mier y Teran Report

c)

Fredonian Rebellion

d)

Convention of 1836

37.

Most Anglo Americans moved to Texas in the 1820s because _________________.

a)

They wanted cheap land

b)

The U.S. was becoming too crowded

c)

They disagreed with the policies of the U.S. President

d)

More jobs were available

38.

What's the best title for this timeline?

a)

Events leading to Mexican Independence

b)

Events leading to Texas Revolution

c)

Events occuring during the Texas Revolution

d)

Events concerning the U.S. annexation of Texas

39.
No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Law of April 6, 1830
40.

Which one looks like Mr. Gibson's brother?

a)
b)
c)
d)