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Unrest & Revolt in Texas, 1821-1836

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is Juan Seguin remembered in Texas history?

a)

He was mayor of San Antonio.

b)

He was the first Tejano to serve in the Senate.

c)

He fought for Texas independence against Mexico.

d)

All of the above

2.

Empresarios agreed to ______________ within six years. In return, the empresario received __________________.

a)

Settle a certain number of families; a land grant

b)

Ranch a certain number of animals; acreage

c)

Farm a certain number of acres; cattle

d)

Build a certain number of homes; a land grant

3.

I am often called the father of Texas. Who am I?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Martin De Leon

4.

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.

a)

must convert to Catholicism

b)

must have acquired wealth

c)

must remain an American citizen

d)

must be a law-abiding citizen

5.

In which year did Sam Houston's troops defeat Santa Anna's Mexican army, effectively ending the Texas Revolution?

a)

1821

b)

1836

c)

1845

d)

1861

6.

Which event occurred in 1821?

a)

Mexico gained its independence from Spain.

b)

Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico.

c)

Mexico invaded the Republic of Texas.

d)

Texas invaded the country of Mexico.

7.

Which of the following did NOT occur in 1836?

a)

the Alamo fell

b)

Santa Anna surrendered at San Jacinto

c)

Texas declared independence

d)

first Americans came to Texas

8.

The _________________ Rebellion gave a great deal of concern to the Mexican government.

a)

Fredonian

b)

Austin

c)

San Antonian

d)

Cedar Creek

9.

_________________________ was sent to investigate how many American settlers were residing in Texas and to determine the boundary line between Texas and Louisiana.

a)

Santa Anna

b)

Manuel de Mier y Teran

c)

Austin

d)

De Witt

10.

Which of the characteristics led to tensions between Texas settlers and Mexico?

Select the correct answer.

a)

Women land owners

b)

Farmers

c)

Law abiding citizens

d)

Slave ownership

11.

Which statements BEST describe the key features of the Law of April 6, 1830? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

It outlawed immigration from the United States.

b)

It encouraged influx of new American empresarios.

c)

It slowed the economic development of ranching in Texas.

d)

It imposed taxes on trade between foreign nations and Texas.

12.

This wartime flag was a symbol of during the Battle of Gonzales.

a)

Defiance

b)

Compliance

c)

Loyalty

d)

Respect

13.

What was the MAIN purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

a)

to stop U.S. immigration to Texas

b)

to end trade between Texas and Mexico

c)

to block Mexicans from settling in Texas

d)

to prevent Texas from declaring independence

14.

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

a)

Sam Houston

b)

William B. Travis

c)

Jim Bowie

d)

Davy Crockett

15.

What role did Santa Anna play during the Texas Revolution?

a)

leader of the rebellion at Fredonia

b)

commander of the garrison at Goliad

c)

president and military leader of Mexico

d)

founder and mayor of San Antonio

16.

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?

a)

The Battle of Medina

b)

The Battle of the Alamo

c)

The Battle of Gonzales

d)

The Battle of San Jacinto

17.

Imagine you fought in the battle at San Jacinto. Why would this victory be so important to you and your fellow Texans?

a)

It ended Mexican rule in Texas

b)

It ended French rule in Texas

c)

It ended Spanish rule in Texas

d)

It ended British rule in Texas

18.

The victory led to the capture of General Santa Anna.

a)

Battle of Coleto Creek

b)

Battle of San Jacinto

c)

Battle of Gonzalez

d)

Siege of the Alamo

19.

This battle initiated the war with Mexico.

a)

Battle of San Jacinto

b)

Battle of The Bulge

c)

Battle of the Somme

d)

Battle of Gonzales

20.

The local militia was protecting a cannon from being taken by the Mexican army.

a)

Battle of Gonzales

b)

Battle of Normandy

c)

Battle of San Jacinto

d)

Battle of Gettysburg