WorksheetsTexas Revolution Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following events took place during the Revolution and Republic Era?
election of Sam Houston as governor
beginning of the Mexican War
siege of the Alamo
settlement of Nacogdoches
Use the information and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
I. Fall of the Alamo
II. Battle of San Jacinto
III. Goliad Massacre
IV. Battle of Gonzales
Which sequence correctly orders these four key events of the Texas Revolution?
I, II, III, IV
II, IV, III, I
III, IV, I, II
IV, I, III, II
What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
to stop U.S. immigration to Texas
to end trade between Texas and Mexico
to block Mexicans from settling in Texas
to prevent Texas from declaring independence
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Lorenzo de Zavala
James Fannin
Sam Houston
William Travis
George Washington : American
Revolution :: ______________ : Texas Revolution.
Stephen F. Austin
Santa Anna
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
Use the information and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
•I was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the situation in San Antonio.
•I stayed with Houston and served in the final battle ending the revolution.
•I served as the only Tejano in the Senate of the Republic.
WHO AM I?
Juan Seguín
Jim Bowie
José Antonio Navarro
J.H. Moore
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
At the beginning of the Battle of Coleto, Fannin's army of Texans had stopped to rest in a prairie when attacked by the Mexican army. How did the geography of the location contribute to the outcome of the battle?
The open land area allowed the men to be surrounded with no protection.
The dense forest protected the men from oncoming forces, giving them places to hide, but only for a short time.
The deep canyon allowed the enemy to attack from above.
The rolling valleys kept the men from fleeing quickly.
In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos 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
The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —
loss of Goliad
surrender of Santa Anna
death of William B. Travis
defeat of Sam Houston’s troops
What was Santa Anna's role during the Texas Revolution?
leader of the rebellion at Fredonia
Manager at Pizza Hut
president and military leader of Mexico
founder and mayor of San Antonio
To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World—Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna — I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man — The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken — I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls — I shall never surrender or retreat. —Letter from the Alamo, February 24, 1836
The letter above 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 take their cannon and evacuate
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
The Role of Stephen F. Austin in Events Leading to the Texas Revolution
The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —
arrest by Mexican officials
creation of the Mier y Terán report
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
