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Texas Revolution

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happened when Texans declared independence?

a)

Texas announced its separation from Mexico.

b)

Texas informed Mexico it would be leaving to go to the United States.

c)

Texas fought the Battle of Gonzales.

d)

Texas lost the revolution against Mexico.

2.

Why did Travis write his famous letter?

a)

to negotiate a peace plan with Mexico.

b)

to surrender the Alamo to Santa Anna.

c)

to call for help from Texas and the United States.

d)

to push for a war between the Texas colonists and America.

3.

What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

The Texans won the Revolution against the Mexican army.

b)

The Mexican army defeated the Texans at the Alamo.

c)

The Texans were forced to hand over their cannons to Mexico.

d)

Fannin's army was massacred by Santa Anna's army.

4.
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
5.
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
6.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
7.
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
8.
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
9.

Which battle is this flag from?

a)

Battle of San Jacinto

b)

Battle of Coleto Creek

c)

Battle of the Alamo

d)

Battle of Gonzales

10.

What was the main reason that Texians won the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

The Texian army was highly trained

b)

The Mexican army was taking rest

c)

The Mexican army was out of artillery

d)

The Texian army was well-rested

11.
Former volunteer colonel and member of the Tennessee Congress
a)
David Crockett 
b)
William Travis 
c)
James Bowie
d)
Sam Houston 
12.

What kind of government did the Texans want to establish once they gained their independence?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Friendship

c)

Republic

d)

Confederacy

13.
The document that ended the Texas Revolution and granted independence to Texas:
a)
Treaty of Velasco
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Battle of Gonzales
14.

Who was chosen as the Commander of the Texas Army?

a)

Davy Crockett

b)

James Fannin

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Stephen F. Austin

15.

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

San Jacinto

b)

Texas

c)

Mexico

d)

Davy Crockett

16.

Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they —

a)

struggled to farm lands around Gonzales

b)

desired to join the army of Sam Houston

c)

feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna

d)

wanted slavery despite the Mexican banned

17.

The flee of terrified civilians leaving after the Battle of the Alamo became know as the...

a)

Big Escape

b)

Runaway Challenge

c)

the Goliad Massacre

d)

Runaway Scrape

18.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Law of April 6, 1830?
a)
intended to increase immigration to Texas.
b)
intended to stop immigration to Texas.
c)
provided land grants to Americans.
d)
required Texans to practice the Catholic religion.
19.
One of the requirements Mexico made for the settlers in Texas was to become members of 
a)
Roman Catholic Church
b)
Church of England
c)
Church of Mexico
d)
Baptist Church
20.
The people of Gonzalez made a white flag with a cannon on it and the words.....
a)
"Come and Get it"
b)
"Come and Bury it"
c)
"Come and Fight"
d)
"Come and Take It"
21.
Where was Stephen F. Austin arrested?
a)
Mexico
b)
San Antonio
c)
Texas
d)
Anahuac
22.
Both the Battle of Velasco and the Battle of Gonzalez was fought over a _________
a)
mission
b)
piece of land
c)
law
d)
cannon
23.

I went to tour Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?

a)

Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

b)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

c)

Mier y Teran Report

d)

Law of April 6, 1830

24.

Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?

a)

He was plotting to overthrow the Mexican government.

b)

He was caught bringing in more slaves into Texas from Louisiana.

c)

His letter was intercepted that told the Texans to go ahead with their plans to organize a local government.

d)

He insulted the Mexican president by questioning the new laws that were in place to control Texas.

25.
What was the reason for the Battle of Gonzales?
a)
Colonists refused to fight back
b)
Colonists were angry at Sam Houston
c)
Texans had a cannon and Mexicans wanted it back.
d)
Mexicans had a cannon and Texans wanted it back.