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Texas Revolution & Google Sheets

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

a)

1821

b)

1825

c)

1818

d)

1823

2.

Why was the settlement of Texas so appealing to Anglos (Americans)?

a)

Cheap land and a dissimilar Constitution

b)

No slavery and Cheap Slavery

c)

Cheap land and a similar Constitution

d)

Roman Catholicism and No Slavery

3.

What were the two main issues that upset Texians about the Laws of April 6, 1830?

a)

New taxes were imposed on Texians

b)

Encouraged more immigration to Texas from the United States

c)

Outlawed slavery

d)

Outlawed American immigration, but allowed Europeans and Mexicans to settle in Texas

4.

What was the main reason for the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

a)

Mexican government enforcing that slavery was against the law

b)

Laws of April 6, 1830

c)

The Mexican government being a Federal government

d)

Santa Anna becoming a dictator

5.

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested for treason?

a)

Because he sent a letter stating that Texas should go ahead and be its own state

b)

Santa Anna and Stephen F. Austin agreed Texas should be its own state

c)

Because he had slaves

d)

Santa Anna agreed since Stephen F. Austin was not Roman Catholic that he should arrested

6.

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

7.

What was the main outcome of the Convention of 1836?

a)

Texians outlawed slavery

b)

Texians sent a peace treaty to Mexico

c)

Texas Declaration of Independence was written

d)

Texians decided to join the United States

8.

Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

George C. Childress

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Juan Seguin

9.

What was the primary outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Texians lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

b)

Texians won and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

c)

Mexicans lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" was a symbol of the end of the Texas Revolution

d)

Mexicans won and it effectively ended the Texas Revolution

10.

What was the Runaway Scrape?

a)

Texians fleeing from Native Americans in the area

b)

Mexicans fleeing from the Texian army

c)

Texians fleeing from the Mexican army

d)

Mexicans fleeing from the encroaching American army

11.

How many Texians were executed during the Goliad Massacre at the command of Santa Anna?

a)

700-756

b)

100-150

c)

400-450

d)

50-100

12.

What was the main cause for the Texas Revolution?

a)

A Federalist Government and the Mexican government's decision to get rid of the Mexican Constitution of 1824

b)

A Centralist Government and the Mexican government's decision to follow the Mexican Constitution of 1824

c)

A Federalist Government and the Mexican government's decision to follow the Mexican Constitution of 1824

d)

A Centralist Government and the Mexican government's decision to get rid of the Mexican Constitution of 1824

13.
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
14.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
15.
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
16.
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
17.
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
18.
Who was appointed head of the Texas military?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Davy Crockett
d)
William B. Travis
19.
When Texans fled their homes for safety became called
a)
The Runaway Scrape
b)
The Runaway train
c)
Cowards
d)
The last hope
20.
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
21.
What was the name of the former mission in San Antonio where an important battle occurred in the Texas Revolution?
a)
Goliad
b)
Alamo
c)
Gonzales
d)
San Jacinto
22.
Who was the former congressman who fought at the Alamo?
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
Stephen F Austin
23.
Which of the following was a reason that Texans were upset with the Mexican government and a cause for the Texas Revolution?
a)
Santa Anna killed prisoners of war in Goliad
b)
President Andrew Jackson of the US refused to send troops
c)
Texans met at the Consultation to create a new government
d)
The Mexican government outlawed American immigration
24.
Who won the Texas Revolution?
a)
Santa Anna
b)
Mexico
c)
Texas
d)
America
25.
This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Fredonian Rebellion
26.
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
27.

He toured Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. His report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution does this describe?

a)

Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

b)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

c)

Mier y Teran Report

d)

Law of April 6, 1830

28.
The Law of April 6, 1830 did all of the following EXCEPT...
a)
outlawed immigration from U.S.
b)
Established new forts
c)
Added taxes to all foreign goods entering TX
d)
Encouraged slavery because of its economic benefits
29.

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested by the government of Mexico?

a)

He was charged with treason, or leading a rebellion since he told Texans to create their own government!

b)

He didn't pay his taxes for the last decade!

c)

He was accused of trying to assassinate Santa Anna!

d)

He was accused of being a default skin by Santa Anna.

30.
In 1835, Texas was a state in which country?
a)
Spain
b)
United States
c)
Mexico
d)
North America
31.
Who was Santa Anna?
a)
He was the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
b)
a noncombatant at the Alamo
c)
The chief of all the indian tribes in Texas during the early 1800's
d)
The dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution
32.
Who was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence?
a)
James Fannin
b)
Santa Ana
c)
Sam Houston
d)
George Childress
33.
Which former congressman from Tennessee came to Texas and died a the Alamo?  He was a great shot with his rifle.
a)
James Bowie
b)
Juan Seguin
c)
William Travis
d)
David Crockett
34.
Who was in charge of the regular army at the Alamo? He is also known for writing the famous"Victory or Death" letter asking for support and reinforcements.
a)
William B Travis
b)
David Crockett
c)
Sam Houston
d)
James Bowie
35.
Did Santa Anna let any Texan walk out of the Alamo alive?
a)
no
b)
yes- he let James Bowie escape to tell the tale of the loss
c)
yes- women and children like Susanna Dickinsom were sent to warn the Texans that they would meet the same fate as those at the Alamo
d)
yes- he let William Travis live out of respect for his rank
36.

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.

37.

What early battle gave Texans the courage to start a revolution?

a)

The Battle of the Alamo

b)

March on San Antonio

c)

Battle of Hastings

d)

Battle of Gonzales

38.

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.

39.

Who did Santa Anna allow to survive the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Susanna Dickinson

b)

James Bonham

c)

Davy Crockett

d)

Juan Seguin

40.

Why did Santa Anna and his soldiers enter the Alamo on March 6, 1836

a)

to sign a treaty

b)

to defeat the Texas army and stop the revolution.

c)

to offer to give part of Mexico to Texas

d)

to inaugurate a new president.

41.

Why did Texas settlers flee eastward during the Runaway Scrape?

a)

They wanted more land

b)

They were afraid of Santa Anna's troops

c)

They were fleeing a tornado

d)

They needed to harvest crops;

42.
What was the MAIN purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
a)
to criticize the Texans who were fighting under Santa Anna
b)
to end the civil war between opposing political forces in Mexico
c)
to explain why Texas rebels attacked the troops at Anahuac
d)
to support the Bustamante government's violations of the constitution
43.
At the battle of Gonzales the battle flag read?
a)
Come and Take it
b)
Liberty or Death
c)
Remember the Alamo
d)
Don't Mess with Texas
44.
A Mexican officers wife helped to save the lives of Texan soldiers at Goliad.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
The nickname of the woman who helped men escape the Massacre was...
a)
Angel of Goliad
b)
Yellow Rose of Texas
c)
Fastest Gun in the West
d)
Friend of the Alamo
46.
What day is Texas Independence Day?
a)
March 2
b)
July 4
c)
April 21
d)
October 2
47.
The Texas Declaration of Independence is most similar to which country?
a)
the United States
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
d)
France
48.
Who was the Vice President of the Ad Interim Texas government?
a)
Lorenzo de Zavala
b)
Goerge Childress
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
William B. Travis
49.
The second major event of the Texas revolution was
a)
Gonzales
b)
Alamo
c)
Goliad
d)
San Jacinto
50.
Which event was the turning point of the revolution, after which Texas was fighting for independence, not Mexican statehood?
a)
Gonzales
b)
Alamo
c)
Goliad
d)
San Jacinto
51.
Who was captured at Coleto Creek, then executed with his men in the Goliad Massacre?
a)
James Fannin
b)
Jim Bowie
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
Lorenzo de Zavala
52.
What number should be in E1 (based on the formula)?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
5
d)
9
53.
What is the name of this cell?
a)
B10
b)
5B
c)
B5
d)
you cannot know the name from this picture
54.
=A1*B1
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
Error
55.
All formulas in Google sheets begin with the following symbol:
a)
+
b)
-
c)
=
d)
%
56.
Columns are labeled by ______________.
a)
numbers
b)
letters
c)
symbols
d)
colors
57.
Rows are labeled by __________.
a)
numbers
b)
letters
c)
symbols
d)
colors
58.
Which of the following is a correctly named cell?
a)
8B
b)
B8
c)
8-B
d)
BB-8
59.
A ____________ is where a row and column meet.
a)
sheet
b)
formula
c)
blank
d)
cell
60.
This cursor allows you to click and hold the mouse to move the contents of that cell anywhere. 
a)
Skinny Plus Sign
b)
Hand
c)
Arrow
d)
Fat Plus Sign
61.
Which symbol tells the computer you want to create an equation or formula?
a)
$
b)
+
c)
=
d)
-
62.
Select ______________ from the functions drop-down menu to add a set of numbers. 
a)
average
b)
count
c)
max
d)
sum
63.
Select ___________________ from the functions menu to find the smallest value in a group.
a)
max
b)
min
c)
sum
d)
average
64.
Text wrapping in Sheets means the text will be on more than 1 line within the cell.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
It is possible to insert images in Google Sheets
a)
True
b)
False
66.
What is a vertical section of a spreadsheet?
a)
row
b)
cell
c)
column
d)
format
67.

Columns on a spreadsheet run _______________.

a)

vertically

b)

diagonally

c)

horizontally

d)

really, really fast

68.

Rows on a spreadsheet run ____________.

a)

horizontally

b)

diagonally

c)

vertically

d)

much faster than columns

69.

What does this icon represent?

a)

sheets

b)

slides

c)

docs

d)

classroom

70.

Which item is FALSE regarding charts in Google Sheets?

a)

You can create pie and line charts.

b)

Charts can't be inserted on their own sheet.

c)

You can change the chart title.

d)

You can put a background color on your chart.

71.

Merging cells automatically centers the text within the merged cells.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Double-clicking between two columns will ____________ the column.

a)

Delete

b)

Copy

c)

Resize

d)

Fill

73.

If I want to add a Chart, one way is to select the ____________ tab.

a)

Home

b)

Insert

c)

Page

d)

Data

74.

If I want to make a cell a particular color, which button would I click on?

a)

Format tab

b)

Font style

c)

Text color

d)

Fill color