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Unit 5 Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?

a)

Council House Fight

b)

Siege of the Alamo

c)

Election of Sam Houston

d)

Settlement of Nacogdoches

2.

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

a)

block Mexicans from settling in Texas

b)

end the trade between Texas and Mexico

c)

prevent Texas from declaring independence

d)

stop immigration from the United States to Texas

3.

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 —

a)

arrest by Mexican officials

b)

creation of the Mier y Terán report

c)

work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830

d)

participation in the Fredonian Rebellion

4.

Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —

a)

align themselves with Santa Anna

b)

begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

c)

petition Santa Anna to grant them independence

d)

call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president

5.

Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box?

a)

Jim Bowie

b)

José Antonio Navarro

c)

Juan Seguín

d)

Lorenzo de Zavala

6.

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

a)

Lorenzo de Zavala

b)

James Fannin

c)

Sam Houston

d)

William Travis

7.

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

a)

He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

b)

He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

c)

He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

d)

He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

8.

The famous Texan pictured above contributed to the independence of Texas by —

a)

leading the Texas Revolutionary forces

b)

serving as President of the Texas Republic

c)

fighting with Texans defending the Alamo

d)

writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

9.

The letter above was intended to —

a)

notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

b)

warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna's approaching army

c)

advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

d)

inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

10.

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

a)

It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

b)

It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

c)

It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

d)

It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

11.

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —

a)

design the “Come and Take It” flag

b)

create a plan to defend the Alamo

c)

establish an independent government

d)

negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico

12.

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —

a)

loss of Goliad

b)

surrender of Santa Anna

c)

death of William B. Travis

d)

defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

13.

How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?

a)

The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.

b)

The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.

c)

The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.

d)

The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.

14.

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

Which of the following accurately describes the geographic pattern illustrated on the map above?

a)

Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battle field.

b)

With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.

c)

Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.

d)

Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from ports.