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WorksheetsTexas History CBA #3 Review 2020-2021
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 17mins
1 How were James Bowie and Davy Crockett similar?
both served as commanders in the regular Texas army
both acted as couriers & scouts during the Texas Revolution
both forced to leave the fighting at Alamo b/c of illness
both frontiersmen who volunteered for the Texas Revolution
2 One of the effects of the Turtle Bayou resolutions was that the Texans chose to —
align themselves with Santa Anna and Mexico, NOT the MX gov't.
begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna
revolt against Santa Anna
call for Santa Anna to resign his presidency
3 Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in TX for the US
He was known for spying on Spanish activities for France
He stole mustangs rom North Texas prairies
He was thought to be helping pirates stash gold
4 Which event happened on March 2, 1836?
Surrender of Santa Anna
World War I
Texas declares its' independence from Mexico
Fredonian Rebellion
5 The Travis letter was intended to —
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him
advise the citizens of Gonzales to retreat
request help because Santa Anna’s army was surrounding them
6 James Fannin, a Texas leader, is best known for
defeating Santa Anna
surrendering @ the Battle of Coleto Creek & being executed @ Goliad
writing the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution
defending the Alamo
7 Which famous Texan is described by the information in this box?
Jim Bowie
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Juan Seguin
William B. Travis
8 Which action was taken as a result of the Fredonian Rebellion?
Mexican officials arrested Stephen F. Austin.
Federalist leaders overthrew the Mexican Centralist government.
MX gov't sent General Mier y Teran to report on what was happening in Texas
TX leaders called for a Consultation to consider declaring independence
9 At the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna
fought brilliantly to his death
was captured the next day and surrendered Texas to Sam Houston
ordered a retreat of Mexican troops at the 19 minute mark
countered the Texian attack with a barrage of cannon fire.
10 What was a major goal of the Law of April 6, 1830
to gain Texas's independence from Mexico
to draw more immigrants from Louisiana
to strengthen economic ties b/w Texas and the United States
stop immigration from the United States and limit American influence in TX
11 Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas History?
Mapping of the coastline of Texas
Siege of the Alamo
Mexico gains independence from Spain
Texas and Coahuila merge as a state
12 Which event occurs to cause Stephen F. Austin’s change in attitude towards the fight for independence from Mexico?
Arrest by Mexican officials
Creation of the Mier y Teran report
Work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
Leading the Fredonian Rebellion
13 What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
14 How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
It demonstrated the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
15 Texas Independence Day
September 16, 1810
January 10, 1519
July 4, 1776
March 2, 1836
16 In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos for the Constitutional Convention intending to —
design the “Come and Take It” flag
create a plan to defend the Alamo
establish an independent government
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
17 How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men.
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.
The rolling valley acted as a barrier and allowed the escape of Fannin’s men.
18 The fall and spring brought which weather conditions that made travel like during the Runaway Scrape and battles like San Jacinto very difficult during the Texas Revolution—
blistering heat and no winds
heavy rains and cold fronts
snow and hail
clear skies and cool breezes
19 While the MX Constitution of 1824 created a representative gov't in Mexico, it restricted the right to
settle north of the Rio Grande River
own private property
freely practice any religion
start small businesses
20 Which action was taken by delegates at the Convention of 1836?
They sent an appeal to other Mexican states to join them in the fight for independence.
They wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of Texas.
They surrendered to Mexico and wrote to Santa Anna asking for forgiveness.
They sent a letter to Andrew Jackson asking that Texas become part of the United States.
21 The famous Texan pictured above contributed to the independence of Texas by —
leading the Texas Revolutionary forces
serving as President of the Texas Republic
fighting along side fellow Texans to defend the Alamo
writing the Texas Declaration of Independence
22 Why was the Alamo a significant event in the Texas Revolution?
It was where Texans defeated Santa Anna and ended the Revolution
It became a symbol of heroic resistance even though Texans were greatly outnumbered and lost.
It was where Texas declared independence from Mexico
It became a symbol of Mexican triumph and ultimately kept Texas from independence
23 Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
He established a mission at Galveston Bay
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824
He founded the first Anglo colony in Texas
24 April 21, 1836
Siege of the Alamo - 13 days from late February to March 6, 1836
Battle of Coleto Creek
Battle of Gonzales - 1st Battle of TX Revolution.
Battle of San Jacinto - Last battle of TX Revolution
25 Leader of the Revolutionary Army during the Texas Revolution
William Travis
Lorenzo de Zavala
Sam Houston
Jim Bowie
26 Centralist dictator of Mexico and leader of the Mexican Army during the Texas Revolution
General Manuel Mier y Teran
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Captain Juan Seguin
Major General Sam Houston
27 In 1828 the Mexican government sent this man to investigate the conditions in northern Mexico (Texas)
Captain Juan Seguin
General Cos
General Manuel Mier y Teran
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
28 March 6, 1836
Signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence @ Washington on the Brazos
Fall of the Alamo. All 189 TX defenders killed - 600 MX soldiers killed
Battle of Gonzales
General Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, VA
29 Why is the conflict at Gonzales known as the "Lexington of Texas?"
Mexico attempted to take arms from colonists, just like England did in 1775
Many colonists gave up the cry for freedom.
Mexicans were providing arms and ammunition to the colonists
The conflict was peacefully resolved and ended in a truce
30 How did Stephen F. Austin’s arrest affect his feelings toward Mexico
He realized that Texas needed to be independent
It gave him time to create more land grants
It made him realize that Texas should stay part of Mexico
He could have cared less
31 October 2, 1835
Battle of San Jacinto - Last battle of TX Revolution
Battle of Gonzales - 1st Battle of TX Revolution.
Siege of the Alamo - 13 days from late February to March 6, 1836
Battle of Coleto Creek
32 Based on the Teran Report, the Law of April 6 resulted in
Encouraged MX/European Immigration
outlawed immigration from the US
Cancelling of Empresarial grants
Didn't allow more slaves in TX/ put taxes on goods bought in Texas from US
