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Texas Revolution

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who led the Texian Army at the Battle of San Jacinto?

4 lines
2.

What is the battle cry at the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

"Live free or die"

b)

"Remember San Jacinto"

c)

"What are you having for lunch today"

d)

"Remember the Alamo"

3.

Who won at the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Taylor Swift

c)

Mexicans

d)

Texicans

4.

What was the reason the battle of the Alamo started?

a)

Jim ate Santa Anna's Cheeseburger that costed $4

b)

The battle of the Alamo was fought over issues like Federalism, slavery, immigration rights, the cotton industry and above all, money. General Santa Anna arrived at San Antonio; his Mexican army with some justification regarded the Texans as murderers.

c)

The people of Texas wanted freedom, and they wanted to be able to have peace, and give speeches.

d)

There was no battle of the Alamo

5.

Sam Houston was the (a)   for his team at the battle of San Jacinto.

6.

What battle is this flag associated with?

a)

Gonzales

b)

Alamo

c)

San Jacinto

d)

Goliad

7.

Definition of Dictator

a)

Somebody who takes over the world

b)

The president

c)

Someone who takes control

d)

Someone who bosses people around.

8.

The MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome at the Battle of san Jacinto was ______________

a)

Loving to eat Cheeseburgers

b)

Sam Houston made Texians win

c)

Texas winning its independence from Mexico

d)

Mexico winning its independence from Texas

9.

Definition of Treaty

a)

Leader who takes control

b)

An agreement between 2 countries

c)

A hamburger

d)

People who run away

10.

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

a)

1821

b)

1825

c)

1818

d)

1823

11.
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
12.
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
13.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
14.
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
15.
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
16.
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
17.
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
18.

This man was a key figure in beginning the revolution - he gave a famous speech called "El Grito del Dolores" to encourage people to fight for freedom.

a)

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

b)

Dolores Grito

c)

King Ferdinand VII

d)

Augustin de Iturbide

19.

When is Mexican Independence day celebrated?

a)

Sept 16, 1821

b)

April 4, 1835

c)

Sept 16 1810

d)

December 12 1836

20.
What do you call someone who is given permission by a government to settle an area?
a)
empresario
b)
explorer
c)
conquistador
d)
leader
21.
Why was the population of Texas increasing during this time period?
a)
empresarios were bringing settlers to Texas [mostly for the cheap land]
b)
settlers were getting paid $10,000 by the Mexican government to live in Texas
c)
gold had been discovered in the mountains of far West Texas
d)
NONE of these answers are correct
22.

Who is considered the Father of Texas and first to bring Anglos to Texas?

a)

Stephen F Austin

b)

Moses Austin

c)

Jane Long

d)

Martin de Leon

23.
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
24.

Name the general and dictator of Mexico.

a)

Jose Urrea

b)

S.F.A

c)

Santa Anna

d)

William B. Travis

25.
What is Mirabeau Lamar most known for in Texas?
a)
Education
b)
War
c)
Military
d)
Who?

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