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OES Texas Revolution Review

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the Battle of San Jacinto . . .

a)

Santa Anna was camped near a river.

b)

Sam Houston used a surprise attack.

c)

Mexican forces were resting, so they were caught off-guard.

d)

All of these answers are correct

2.

Sam Houston . . .

a)

was a member of the US Congress before moving to Texas.

b)

became the first president of the Republic of Texas (in 1836).

c)

led the troops to success at the Battle of San Jacinto.

d)

All of these answers are correct

3.

Which of the following is given credit for the battle cry, "REMEMBER THE ALAMO!"

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Sidney Sherman

d)

Juan Seguin

4.

The Runaway Scrape happened because . . .

a)

settlers struggled to find farm land around Gonzales.

b)

settlers feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna.

c)

settlers wanted slavery even though it was banned in Mexico.

d)

settlers wanted to join the army of Sam Houston.

5.

How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act SIMILARLY to contribute to the independence of Texas?

a)

Both authored major parts of the Texas Declaration of Independence

b)

Both gained support from American Indian groups for fighting Mexican forces

c)

Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.

d)

Both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto

6.

Suzanna Dickinson contributed to the Texas Revolution by . . .

a)

providing uniforms for the soldiers.

b)

telling the story of what happened at the Alamo.

c)

negotiating (making a deal) with France for firearms.

d)

establishing an archive (a group) of Texas records and historical documents.

7.

In March of each year, Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This recognizes when Texas declared independence from . . .

a)

Mexico

b)

Great Britain

c)

Spain

d)

The United States

8.

MARCH 2ND is the official state holiday of Texas because it celebrates . . .

a)

the return of Santa Anna to Mexico.

b)

the victory of Texas forces at the Battle of San Jacinto.

c)

the election of Sam Houston as the first Texas president.

d)

the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

9.

Delegates (people) at WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS contributed to the TEXAS REVOLUTION by . . .

a)

writing a Declaration of Independence from Mexico.

b)

creating a new Navy force for an independent Texas.

c)

training an army and a cavalry with General Sam Houston.

d)

providing cannons for the fight against Santa Anna.

10.

Which Texas leader served in the Mexican government BEFORE he switched sides and helped write the Texas Declaration of Independence?

a)

Santa Anna

b)

Juan Seguin

c)

Enrique Esparza

d)

Lorenzo de Zavala

11.

What made Col. James Fannin an unsatisfactory leader?

a)

he could not make decisions quickly.

b)

he disobeyed Sam Houston before the Battle of Goliad.

c)

he retreated from Santa Anna's army very slowly.

d)

All of these answers are correct.