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WorksheetsTexas Revolution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What were the Mexican government’s two main goals for settlement in Texas?
to find better land for farming and raising livestock
to gain access to coal and other mineral resources
to raise funds and to gain control of American Indian lands
to settle more land in the West in order to expand the Mexican empire
In 1833, what city did Texas representatives meet in?
Dallas
Houston
Corpus Cristi
San Felipe de Austin
On his return journey home, what happened to Stephen Austin?
He was intercepted by a messenger with news of his father's death.
He was arrested for treason and sent back to Mexico City.
He got lost in a storm and was rescue by a band of Comanche.
He lost the message he was supposed to deliver to the other representatives.
What event started the war between Texas and Mexico?
Mexican officials removed a cannon from the city of Gonzales.
Plans for a Mexican ambush were intercepted by Texas leaders.
Texas soldiers moved into Mexican territory without permission.
Starving Texans raided and stole food from a government
What famous phrase did Texans shout in the first battle of the revolution?
"For the Republic!"
"Remember the Alamo!"
"Come and take it!"
"Together we stand!"
What were the goals of the 59 delegates who met at Washington-on-the-Brazos?
to draw up the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and end the war.
to dissolve the Republic of Texas and become part of the United States.
to create a formal Declaration of Independence and draft a Constitution.
to vote on representatives who would travel to Washington, DC to petition for statehood.
Sam Houston was appointed as the leader of which army?
the Volunteer Corps
the Texian Army
the Mexican Army
the United Army of Texas
What famous mission played a part in the battle in San Antonio?
San Jose
San Antonio
the Alamo
Mission Concepcion
What became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution?
"For the Republic!"
"Remember the Alamo!"
"Come and get it!"
"Freedom!"
What was the Runaway Scrape?
a race that took place in Scrape County
the name of a young racecar driver from Texas
a place where runaway children could go to for food and shelter
a mass retreat toward Galveston Island and Louisiana to escape Santa Anna
What was the result of the battle on April 21, 1836?
The Mexican soldiers were forced to retreat father south
Santa Anna won an important victory over the rebellious Texans.
The Texans were able to secure a victory and take control of the Alamo.
General Santa Anna made a deal with Houston to give Texas its freedom from Mexico.
What rank did Travis achieve in the Texas military during the Texas Revolution?
Lieutenant Colonel of Calvary
Lieutenant Commander of the Navy
Lieutenant General of the Army
Lieutenant General of Calvary
Bowie shared command of the Texan forces with __________ at the Battle of the Alamo.
David Crockett
Enrique Esparza
Juan N. Seguin
William B. Travis
Davy Crocket earned a reputation for being an adventurer and __________.
frontiersman
fur trapper
lawyer
soldier
What is Benavides most known for?
His long and dangerous ride from the Battle of San Patricio to Goliad
his participation in the Battle of Gonzales and the Battle of Goliad
his refusal to give back the cannon given tot he town of Gonzales
signing the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Santa Anna became the president of __________ in 1833.
France
Mexico
Spain
United States
What were Ruiz’s major contributions to the Texas Revolution?
commanding a unit of Texas volunteers and leading them through the various battles of the war
helping to write the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution
participating in the major battle of the war, including the Battles of Goliad and Gonzales
raising funds, supplies, and weapons for the new Texas government and the Texas Army
Following the Texas Revolution, Seguín served as a representative in the __________.
Mexican Congress
Texas Legislature
U.S. Congress
U.S. Senate
What did Santa Anna give Esparza’s mother following the Battle of the Alamo?
a blanket and two silver coins
a horse and carriage
a plot of land in San Antonio
safe passage to Mexico
The message Santa Anna gave Dickinson caused which event during the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Goliad
Battle of Gonzales
Battle of San Jacinto
Runaway Scrape
