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WorksheetsCauses of the Texas Revolution
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 31mins
Define dictator?
Serve in the army
Share power
Little power
Absolute power
In general, how did the Anglo-Saxons feel about the Law of April 6, 1830?
They loved it!
They didn't care at all
They hated it!
They rolled into small balls and cried themselves to sleep at night hoping magical unicorns and dragons would come to save them.
The Law of April 6, 1830 included which 2 of these
taxes (customs duties/tariffs)
No more immigration to Texas from the U.S.
the implementation of the American policy of westward expansion.
the increase of Texan farmers' rights to own land in Texas.
What is an empresario?
a man who received a land grant from the Mexican government to bring settlers to Texas
a man who could dance salsa and sing at the same time
a man who could serve as a barista in times of need
Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested?
For being a rebel
He wrote a letter to Texas telling them to start thinking about separating from Mexico
For bringing cholera to Mexico
For supporting the centralist
What was created to prevent American immigration into Mexico/Texas?
Law of April 10
A wall
Law of April 6
None of the above
Select the causes of the Texas Revolution
Fredonian Rebellion
Law of April 6, 1830
Mier y Terán Report
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
What was Stephen F. Austin asked to do at the Convention of 1833?
He was asked to lead the Conventions.
He was asked to write the resolutions and present them at the Convention.
He was asked to leave the Convention because he agreed with the Mexican government.
He was asked to go to Mexico City to discuss the resolutions with the Mexican government.
In 1828, Mexico sent ________ to investigate Texas after the _________ ________.
Austin, Texas Revolution
Edwards, Spanish Colonial War
Mier-Terán, Fredonian Rebellion
Santa Ana, Mexican Revolution
In this document, the Texans promised their loyalty to Santa Anna and Mexico as he promised to follow the democratic Constitution (the people have the power) of 1824. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Fredonian Rebellion
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Texas Declaration of Independence
What event best replaces the question mark in the above diagram?
Fredonian Rebellion
Anahuac Conflict
Law of April 6, 1830
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
What was the effect of Stephen F. Austin's arrest?
He ran for public office.
Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and this led to the start of the Texas Revolution.
The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6, 1830.
He was so upset that he returned to the United States.
To whom did Texas pledge loyalty with the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Santa Anna
General Manuel Mier y Teran
Who did Texas fight for its independence?
France
Mexico
Spain
Great Britain
I went to tour Texas and informed the Mexican president that the American (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to the Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Mier y Terán Report
Law of April 6, 1830
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of events that led to the Law of April 6, 1830?
Turtle Bayou Resolutions --> Battle of San Jacinto --> Law of April 6, 1830
Fredonian Rebellion --> Mier y Terán Report --> Law of April 6, 1830
Battle of Gonzales --> Law of April 6, 1830 --> Battle of the Alamo
Law of April 6, 1830 --> Mier y Terán Report --> Fredonian Rebellion
Which entrepreneur brought the first American families to Texas, also known as the Old Three Hundred, and is known as the Father of Texas?
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Green DeWitt
Martin de León
Mexican officials wanted people moving to Texas to do all of the following EXCEPT
accept Mexican culture
become Catholics
learn Spanish
remain as citizens of the United States
The battle of San Jacinto lasted (a) minutes
Where did the Massacre at Goliad occur?
San Antonio
Houston
Goliad
Austin
What happened at Goliad?
Soldiers were executed
They were let go and they gained their freedom
Sam Houston came in and saved the day
Nothing important happened
The letter Travis wrote at the Alamo is known as the what?
Texas letter
Alamo letter
Travis Scott letter
Victory or death letter
What did the battle of San Jacinto do for Texas?
Nothing
Gave Texas it's independence from Mexico
Made Texas join the United States
It made Texas mad at Mexico
What treaty was signed to end the Texas Revolution?
Treaty
Treaty of Mexico
Treaty of Texas
Treaty of Velasco
What event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution in 1835?
The battle of Gonzales
The battle of the Alamo
The Goliad massacre
The battle of San Jacinto
Which Mexican leader was captured at San Jacinto?
Cos
Santa Anna
Almonte
Castrillion
How many defenders survived the Alamo?
(a)
The famous phrase "Remember the (a) !" became a rallying cry after a significant battle
What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?
To get reinforcements/help
To announce their victory
To inform americans of their plans
To announce his surrender
Looking at the map, in which region did the majority of the battles take place?
Mountains and Basins
Gulf Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Great Plains
Who won the Texas Revolution?
Mexicans
Texans
What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Velasco?
Texas would continue to be a Mexican territory
Mexico would retreat to the south of the Rio Grande River
Texas would join the United States
Mexico would recognize that Texas was its own country separate from Mexico
The Texans forced Santa Anna to sign the ______ giving Texas independence.
Texas Declaration of Independence
Texas Constitution
Treaty of Velasco
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
This person was a Tejano supporter of the Texian cause. He served at the Alamo, but was not present for the battle because he was delivering William Travis's letter. He fought with the Texians at the Battle of San Jacinto.
James Fannin
Juan Seguin
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
What's the name of the town where Mexican Soldiers tried to take a cannon from the people.
Gonzales
Austin
Houston
San Antonio
This Battle saw 400 Texan soldiers surrender and all of them executed by the Mexican Army
Battle of Goliad
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Gonzales
This battle lasted 13 days and the Texan forces were defeated in San Antonio
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Dunkirk
William Travis sent out _____asking for ______?
letters, help
men, food
letters, supplies
spies, information on the Mexican Army
Put the battles in order
1. Goliad Massacre
2.Battle of Gonzales
3. Battle of the Alamo
4.Battle of San Jacinto
(a)
