WorksheetsUnrest & Revolt in Texas, 1821-1836
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Why is Juan Seguin remembered in Texas history?
He was mayor of San Antonio.
He was the first Tejano to serve in the Senate.
He fought for Texas independence against Mexico.
All of the above
Empresarios agreed to ______________ within six years. In return, the empresario received __________________.
Settle a certain number of families; a land grant
Ranch a certain number of animals; acreage
Farm a certain number of acres; cattle
Build a certain number of homes; a land grant
I am often called the father of Texas. Who am I?
Moses Austin
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Martin De Leon
Stephen F. Austin was very cautious about whom he selected for his settlers. Which of the following are characteristics he selected for his settlers?
Select TWO correct answers.
must convert to Catholicism
must have acquired wealth
must remain an American citizen
must be a law-abiding citizen
In which year did Sam Houston's troops defeat Santa Anna's Mexican army, effectively ending the Texas Revolution?
1821
1836
1845
1861
Which event occurred in 1821?
Mexico gained its independence from Spain.
Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico.
Mexico invaded the Republic of Texas.
Texas invaded the country of Mexico.
Which of the following did NOT occur in 1836?
the Alamo fell
Santa Anna surrendered at San Jacinto
Texas declared independence
first Americans came to Texas
The _________________ Rebellion gave a great deal of concern to the Mexican government.
Fredonian
Austin
San Antonian
Cedar Creek
_________________________ was sent to investigate how many American settlers were residing in Texas and to determine the boundary line between Texas and Louisiana.
Santa Anna
Manuel de Mier y Teran
Austin
De Witt
Which of the characteristics led to tensions between Texas settlers and Mexico?
Select the correct answer.
Women land owners
Farmers
Law abiding citizens
Slave ownership
Which statements BEST describe the key features of the Law of April 6, 1830? Select TWO correct answers.
It outlawed immigration from the United States.
It encouraged influx of new American empresarios.
It slowed the economic development of ranching in Texas.
It imposed taxes on trade between foreign nations and Texas.
This wartime flag was a symbol of during the Battle of Gonzales.
Defiance
Compliance
Loyalty
Respect
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
Match the accomplishment with the appropriate historical figure from the Texas Revolution. Move the correct answer to each box. led the Texian Army to victory at the final major Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
Jim Bowie
Davy Crockett
What role did Santa Anna play during the Texas Revolution?
leader of the rebellion at Fredonia
commander of the garrison at Goliad
president and military leader of Mexico
founder and mayor of San Antonio
The following is a quote from William B. Travis.
I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch —
Which event would most likely be related to this quote?
The Battle of Medina
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of Gonzales
The Battle of San Jacinto
Imagine you fought in the battle at San Jacinto. Why would this victory be so important to you and your fellow Texans?
It ended Mexican rule in Texas
It ended French rule in Texas
It ended Spanish rule in Texas
It ended British rule in Texas
The victory led to the capture of General Santa Anna.
Battle of Coleto Creek
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Gonzalez
Siege of the Alamo
This battle initiated the war with Mexico.
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of The Bulge
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Gonzales
The local militia was protecting a cannon from being taken by the Mexican army.
Battle of Gonzales
Battle of Normandy
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Gettysburg
