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WorksheetsTexas Revolution
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins
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Class
Date
1.
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
2.
A law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. Which of the following does this describe?
a)
Mexican Independence of 1821
b)
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
c)
Law of April 6, 1830
3.
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
4.
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.
5.
In 1835, Texas was a state in which country?
a)
Spain
b)
United States
c)
Mexico
d)
North America
6.
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
7.
Which battle is considered to the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
a)
Battle of The Alamo
b)
Battle of Gettysburg
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Grass fight
8.
Who was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence?
a)
James Fannin
b)
Santa Ana
c)
Sam Houston
d)
George Childress
9.
Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Grass Fight
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Coleto
10.
On March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 Men were Massacred in what city
a)
Anahuac
b)
Gonzales
c)
Goliad
d)
San Antonio
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.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
13.
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
14.
Why is the Alamo so important?
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
15.
When Texans fled their homes for safety became called
a)
The Runaway Scrape
b)
The Runaway train
c)
Cowards
d)
The last hope
16.
Other than the regular army, the Texas Revolution also involved many volunteers. Who was in charge of the volunteers at the Alamo?
a)
David Crockett
b)
Juan Seguin
c)
Santa Anna
d)
James Bowie
17.
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
18.
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
19.
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
20.
Which battle is this flag associated with?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle of Gonzales
c)
Grass Fight
d)
Battle of the Alamo
21.
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
22.
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
23.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
24.
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
25.
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
26.
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
27.
Name the general and dictator of Mexico.
a)
Jose Urrea
b)
S.F.A
c)
Santa Anna
d)
William B. Travis
28.
____________ was the general and dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution
a)
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Davy Crockett
29.
______ was when the Texans forced Santa Anna to sign a treaty giving Texas its independence
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle at the Alamo
c)
Battle of Goliad
d)
Battle of Bull Run
30.
Which of the following was a 13 day siege that helped inspire people to fight for Texas Independence?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle At the Alamo
c)
Battle of Goliad
d)
Battle of Mexico City
31.
__________ general, hero, and first President of independent nation of Texas
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Antonio De Lopez De Santa Anna
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Davy Crockett
32.
__________ started a colony in Texas with 300 families known as the Old Three Hundred
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Davy Crockett
c)
William Travis
d)
Stephen F. Austin
33.
Which of the following was a city where a massacre took place after the Alamo during the Texas Revolution?
a)
Golliad
b)
San Jacinto
c)
San Antonio
d)
Santa Fe
34.
How many years was Texas its own nation before joining the United States?
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
35.
Who did Texas fight for its independence?
a)
France
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
d)
Great Britain
36.
What battle does this picture represent?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle at the Alamo
c)
Battle of Golliad
d)
Battle of Gonzalez
37.
The first 300 families of the colony that was started by Stephen F. Austin were called which of the following
a)
Old Three Hundred
b)
You aint first you're last
c)
The shining 300
d)
A New Hope
38.
Which of the following was the Commander during the Battle at the Alamo that died on the last day of the battle?
a)
William Travis
b)
Stephen F. Austin
c)
Sam Houstion
d)
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
39.
Former congressman that fought and died at the Battle at the Alamo
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Willam Travis
d)
Stephen F. Austin
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