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Revolution & Republic STAAR Bootcamp

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was a major cause of the Texas Revolution?

a)

The desire of Texans to join the United States immediately

b)

Disputes over land ownership and usage

c)

The abolition of slavery in Mexico

d)

None of the above

2.

Why did many American settlers move to Texas in the 1820s and 1830s?

a)

To escape debts in the United States

b)

For religious freedom

c)

Attracted by cheap land

d)

To establish cotton plantations

3.

What event is considered the official start of the Texas Revolution?

a)

The Battle of the Alamo

b)

The Battle of San Jacinto

c)

The Goliad Massacre

d)

The Battle of Gonzales

4.

Which of the following was a key issue during the Texas Revolution?

a)

The right to bear arms

b)

The imposition of Mexican laws over Anglo settlers

c)

The desire for Texas to become an independent country

d)

All of the above

5.

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

The Texans won and gained independence.

b)

The Mexicans won, but it became a rallying point for Texas independence.

c)

It ended in a draw, prolonging the war.

d)

The battle was avoided through negotiations.

6.

Who was the President of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Antonio López de Santa Anna

d)

Davy Crockett

7.

What was the main reason for the annexation of Texas into the United States?

a)

To gain more territory for slavery

b)

To protect Texas from Mexican reconquest

c)

Economic benefits from cotton production

d)

All of the above

8.

When did Texas officially become a state of the United States?

a)

1836

b)

1845

c)

1865

d)

1898

9.

What was the "Lone Star Republic"?

a)

A nickname for the state of Texas after it joined the United States

b)

The official name of Texas during its independence from Mexico before joining the United States

c)

A military group fighting for Texas independence

d)

None of the above

10.

Which treaty officially ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas independence?

a)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

b)

Treaty of Velasco

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Treaty of San Jacinto

11.

What role did Sam Houston play in the Texas Revolution?

a)

He was the commander of the Mexican forces.

b)

He was a key political figure advocating for annexation.

c)

He was the commander of the Texan forces and later became the President of the Republic of Texas.

d)

He was a diplomat sent to negotiate peace with Mexico.

12.

What was a defining characteristic of the Texas Republic?

a)

It had a very stable and uncontested border with Mexico.

b)

It was recognized as an independent nation by all major world powers.

c)

It maintained a strong economy with no foreign debt.

d)

It had its own constitution and government, separate from Mexico and the United States.

13.

How did the Texas Revolution impact the relationship between the United States and Mexico?

a)

It strengthened diplomatic ties between the two countries.

b)

It had no significant impact on their relationship.

c)

It led to increased tensions and contributed to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War.

d)

It improved trade relations between the two nations.

14.

What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

It was a minor skirmish with no impact on the war's outcome.

b)

It marked the end of the Texas Revolution with a decisive victory for the Texan forces.

c)

It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution.

d)

It resulted in Texas agreeing to remain part of Mexico.

15.

Why did some Texans oppose annexation into the United States?

a)

They feared losing their cultural identity.

b)

They wanted to establish a relationship with Britain instead.

c)

They preferred to remain an independent nation.

d)

All of the above

16.

What was the "Runaway Scrape"?

a)

A mass exodus of Mexican troops from Texas

b)

A retreat by Texan civilians and soldiers from the advancing Mexican army

c)

A financial crisis in the Republic of Texas

d)

A diplomatic mission to the United States

17.

What was the flag raised by Texans at Gonzales

a)

b)

c)

d)

18.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Faught over weapons

colonists won

Oct. 2, 1835

1st Battle in Texas Revolution

Texas Rebels Vs. Mexico

April 19, 1775

1st Battle in American Revolution

US vs. Britian

Battle of Gonzales
Similarities
Battle of Lexington
19.

What is a grievance?

a)

A good thing

b)

a complaint

c)

a compliment

d)

a document

20.

Which letter or number represents the location of the Battle of San Jacino?

a)

1

b)

A

c)

2

d)

B

21.
This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Fredonian Rebellion
22.

What did the Mexican goernment do to try to stop U.S. immigration to Texas

a)

passed the Law of April 6, 1830

b)

hired more empresarios

c)

offered more land grants

d)

encouraged foreign trade

23.

Anson Jones was President during

a)

Treaty of Velsco

b)

Annexation of Texas

c)

early settlements of Texas

d)

Batttle of Gonzales

24.

Banned U.S. immigration to Texas, taxed all U.S. imports, outlawed slavery, cancelled unfilled Empresario contracts.

a)

Mier y Teran Report

b)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

c)

Conflict at Anahuac

d)

Law of April 6, 1830

25.
What was the effect of the Mier y Teran report?
a)
The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6
b)
The Fredonian Rebellion
c)
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
26.

Who was known as the "Father of Texas" for his role in leading American colonization of the region?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Antonio López de Santa Anna

d)

Davy Crockett

27.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in relation to Texas?

a)

It recognized Texas independence from Mexico.

b)

It ended the Mexican-American War and ceded Texas to the United States.

c)

It was a failed negotiation attempt before the Texas Revolution.

d)

It established the boundaries of the Republic of Texas.

28.

What was the primary economic activity in Texas during the early years of its statehood?

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Gold mining

c)

Cotton farming

d)

Cattle ranching

29.

Which event marked the final battle of the Texas Revolution?

a)

The Battle of the Alamo

b)

The Siege of Bexar

c)

The Battle of San Jacinto

d)

The Goliad Massacre

30-35.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

30.

Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Anson Jones

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

d)

Stephen F. Austin

31.

What was Mirabeau B. Lamar known as due to his contributions to education?

a)

The Pioneer of Public Schools

b)

The Father of Education in Texas

c)

The Guardian of Democracy

d)

The Architect of Universities

32.

Who fired a cannon to prevent the moving of the state archives?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Anson Jones

c)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

d)

Angelina Eberly

33.

What did Sam Houston focus on during his return to office?

a)

Annexation by the United States

b)

Establishing more schools

c)

Expanding the territory of Texas

d)

Creating a large army

34.

In what year did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?

a)

1846

b)

1841

c)

1844

d)

1845

35.

What solution did President Houston believed would help Texas

a)
Joining Mexico
b)
Establishing a monarchy
c)
Annexation to the United States
d)
Becoming an independent nation
36.

Who served as the first President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Antonio López de Santa Anna

d)

David G. Burnet

37.

Complete the timeline with one of the following events in Texas history

a)

Stephen F. Austin becomes president of Texas

b)

Stephen F. Austin is arrested by the Mexican government

c)

Stephen F. Austin sided with the Mexican government

d)

Stephen F. Austin becomes an empresario in Texas

38.

What was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?

39.
What did the Texans refer themselves to after breaking free from Mexico?
a)
Freedom Riders
b)
Lone Star Republic
c)
Union of Texas
d)
Republic of New Mexico
40.

How did the Texas Constitution of 1845 address slavery?

a)

It abolished slavery within Texas.

b)

It declared that all men were created equal, including enslaved people.

c)

It made slavery illegal, but only in certain regions.

d)

It protected the institution of slavery.

41.

What was the main idea behind Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

a)

The belief that the U.S. should limit its expansion to the east coast

b)

The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the North American continent

c)

The idea that the U.S. should not interfere with the affairs of other countries

d)

The concept that the U.S. should focus solely on industrial development