WorksheetsTexas Revolution, Republic, and Statehood
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
During the Mexican National Era of Texas history, there was support among many Anglo-American settlers for –
The abolition of slavery
General Santa Anna to serve as the President of Texas
Texas to be made a separate state of Mexico
The election of Sam Houston as the Governor of Texas
Which of the following events occurred first?
The Texas Declaration of Independence
The Battle of Gonzales
James Fannin’s surrender at Goliad
The siege of the Alamo
The year 1821 is significant in Texas history because-
The coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers
Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio in San Antonio
Mexico achieved its independence from Spain
Texas declared its independence from Mexico
The excerpt above is from-
United States Constitution
Mexican Declaration of Independence
Federal Constitution of Mexico of 1824
Texas Declaration of Independence
Which name belongs on the line above?
Fredonia
Texas
New Mexico
Nacogdoches
Which Texas leader was most responsible for this headline?
William B. Travis
David G. Burnet
Lorenzo de Zavala
Sam Houston
Which best completes the diagram above?
Law of April 6, 1830
Siege of the Alamo
Massacre at Goliad
Fredonian Rebellion
According to this historian, how were the American and Texas Revolutions similar?
In both cases, landowners were trying to defend the practice of slavery.
In both cases, settlers used to self-government resisted attempts by a far-off-government to impose greater control.
In both cases, the central government caused unrest when it tried to cut off further immigration.
In both cases, the rebels mainly relied upon foreign support to achieve independence.
The illustration above is associated with the first battle of the Texas Revolution. Which battle was this?
the Siege of the Alamo
the Battle of Velasco
the Battle of San Antonio
the Battle of Gonzales
The year 1836 is significant in Texas because –
Texas became independent from Spain
Texas became a nation independent from Mexico
Texas became a state of the United States
Mexico gained its independence
Who was the Texas leader at the Battle of Coleto Creek and later executed at Goliad?
William B. Travis
James Fannin
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Why did Mexico pass the Law of April 06, 1830?
To encourage immigration from the United States
To move Texas Indians onto reservations
It feared the U.S. would take over Texas, so it attempted to strengthen its hold on Texas
It thought that there should be more immigration from the U.S.
Which of the following answer choices contains the two main military leaders at the last battle of the Texas Revolution?
James Fannin and William B. Travis
William B. Travis and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Juan Sequin and Lorenzo de Zavala
Sam Houston and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
William B. Travis wrote a letter entitled "To the People of Texas and All Americans Around the World." What was the purpose of this letter?
He wanted to encourage more Americans to migrate to Texas.
He wanted aid to help fight the Mexican Army at the Alamo.
He wanted to gain support or Mexico's efforts to stop the Texas rebels.
He wanted to get help in his efforts to invade Mexico.
What would be the best title for this timeline?
Events leading to Mexican Independence from Spain
Events leading to the Texas Revolution
Battles of the Texas Revolution
Events in the U.S. War for Independence
What might be the best title for the bulleted list?
Policy of President Mirabeau Lamar
Appeal of William B. Travis to the people of Texas and All Americans
Grievances listed in the Texas Declaration of Independence
Reasons for Sant Anna's seizure of power in Mexico City
The picture shows the surrender of Santa Anna to Sam Houston after the last Battle of the Texas Revolution. After which battle did this take place?
The Massacre at Goliad
The Siege of the Alamo
The Battle of San Jacinto
The Grass Fight
Which statement best expresses the main idea of the letter above?
The volunteers in the Alamo strongly support the Texas Declaration of Independence.
The defenders of the Alamo plan to fight the Mexican army, but they are willing to surrender if the fighting becomes too fierce.
They volunteers believed they would easily defeat the Mexican army surrounding them.
The Texans at the Alamo needed reinforcements in order to defend themselves against a much larger force, but were willing to fight to the death
Which Texan served as commander of the Texas army during the Texas Revolution?
Sam Houston
George Childress
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
William B. Travis
Why did Texans declare their independence from Mexico?
Texans had too few government officials serving in the Mexican government
Texans did not want to learn Spanish or live under a democratic government
Texans believed they were being denied their individual and political rights
Texans wanted the Mexican government to move its capital city to Texas
Which of the following best explains the role of William B. Travis in the Texas Revolution?
He commanded the forces that defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto
He commanded the forced that preferred death over surrender in defending the Alamo.
He commanded the forces that surrendered at Goliad and were massacred by Mexican troops
He was the first Anglo-American settler to declare the independence of Texas from Mexico
Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Sam Houston
George Childress
William B. Travis
James Bowie
Which set of events is listed in chronological order?
1. Stephen Austin brings the first Anglo settlers to Texas.
2. The Mexican government issues the Law of April 1830.
3. The Texas Revolution begins when settlers at Gonzales refuse to hand over their cannon.
4. Sam Houston defeats General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
1. The Texas Revolution begins when settlers at Gonzales refuse to hand over their cannon.
2. Stephen Austin brings the first Anglo settlers to Texas.
3. The Mexican government issues the Law of April 1830.
4. Sam Houston defeats General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
1. Stephen Austin brings the first Anglo settlers to Texas.
2. The Texas Revolution begins when settlers at Gonzales refuse to hand over their cannon.
3. The Mexican government issues the Law of April 1830.
4. Sam Houston defeats General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
1. The Mexican government issues the Law of April 1830.
2. Stephen Austin brings the first Anglo settlers to Texas.
3. The Texas Revolution begins when settlers at Gonzales refuse to hand over their cannon.
4. Sam Houston defeats General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Which of the following would best complete the flow chart above?
Mier y Teran Report
Battle of Velasco
Battle of Goliad
Battle of San Jacinto
What is the name of the Treaty, signed by interim Texas President David G. Burnet and General Santa Anna, ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Rio Grande
Treaty of San Jacinto
Treaty of Velasco
Treaty of Paris
How was President Mirabeau B. Lamar's term as President different from that of President Sam Houston's term of office?
President Lamar continued the work of Sam Houston, the only difference was he established a treaty with the Cherokee.
President Lamar spent more money than Sam Houston and was much more aggressive with both Mexico and the Texas Indians
President Lamar reduced the debt even more than Sam Houston and signed new trade agreements with the United States.
President Lamar sent ambassadors to the United States to negotiate Texas annexation into the United States.
Which statement best describes the effect the Compromise of 1850 had on Texas?
Texas acquired land in New Mexico and Colorado in exchange for lands they owned in Oklahoma
Slavery in Texas was abolished
A Texas was given 10 million dollars by the U.S. government in exchange for land Texas had acquired from Mexico.
Mexico recognized Texas as a state of the United States and set the border between the two as the Rio Grande River.
One of the reasons that the Republic of Texas had financial difficulties was that -
the government refused to pay retired soldiers for their former service
its trade with Mexico was stopped after it achieved independence
the United States boycotted goods from Texas to avoid war with Mexico
the government had few resources of revenue and printed too much paper money
"I experience no difficulty in deciding a proper policy to be pursued against the Indians. It is to push vigorous war against them...without mercy. "
Which President of the Republic of Texas spoke these words in 1838?
Dr. Anson Jones
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Sam Houston
Edwin W. Moore
Which of the following identifies a consequence of the problems listed in the bulleted list?
President Houston believed most of these problems could be solved by attracting greater numbers of Anglo-American immigrants to Texas.
Because Texas was unable to solve these problems as a separate republic, President Houston and others supported U.S. annexation.
President Jones raised an army and navy to attract new settlers, who would then pay more in taxes and end the financial crisis.
The Republic of Texas solved most of these problems by signing a treaty with Mexico guaranteeing future cooperation.
Why did the United States Congress refuse to annex Texas in the 1830s?
They were in favor of annexing territory that had once belonged to Mexico.
They know many Texans opposed annexation.
They were worried they would have to pay the debts Texas owed from the war.
Northerners did not want to annex a large slave-holding state.
Which of the following best explains how the U.S. Mexican War began?
It began in California over a trade issue.
It started in Texas between Texans and Plains Indians, who eventually asked for help from Mexico.
The war started over a border dispute between Texas and Mexico.
An argument between the U.S. Ambassador and the Mexican Ambassador caused the war.
How was Texas affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
Texas was given 10 million dollars by the U.S. government to pay for land acquired from Mexico.
The treaty abolished the institution of slavery in both Texas and New Mexico.
Texas gave all its remaining public lands to the federal government of the United States.
Mexico officially recognized Texas as part of the United States and accepted the Rio Grande as its border.
Which of the following best explains what Sam Houston tried to accomplish during his first term as president?
He tried to invade Mexico and gain more territory from the country.
He increased military spending so that Texas was protected from hostile neighbors.
He established a fund for colleges and universities that is still used today.
He reduced spending, tried to reduce the debt, and tried to remain friendly with Mexico and the Texas Native Americans.
Why is 1845 a significant date in Texas History?
Texas invaded New Mexico and claimed the state as its own territory.
Texas became the 28th state of the United States.
Texas gained its independence from Mexico.
Mexico gained its independence from Spain.
