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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Goliad
2.
Why did William B Travis write his letter at the Alamo that he signed "Victory or death!" ?
a)
To ask for reinforcements/help
b)
To announce their victory
c)
To inform Americans of their plans
d)
To announce his surrender
3.
Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
a)
Jose Urrea
b)
Stephen F Austin
c)
Santa Anna
d)
William B. Travis
4.
Why was the population of Texas increasing during this time period?
a)
empresarios were bringing settlers to Texas [mostly for the cheap land]
b)
settlers were getting paid $10,000 by the Mexican government to live in Texas
c)
gold had been discovered in the mountains of far West Texas
d)
NONE of these answers are correct
5.
Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?
a)
James Fannin
b)
William B. Travis
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Santa Anna didn't lose
6.
In which Battle did Texans suffer their most significant loss?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Battle of San Antonio
c)
Battle of the Alamo
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
7.
What made the Alamo a victory as well as a defeat for Texas?
a)
Injuries were slight in this battle
b)
It encouraged Americans to support the Texas rebels and gave Sam Houston time to build an army.
c)
It showed Santa Anna that Texans were unbeatable.
d)
It made the Mexican soldiers become terrified of Texas Soldiers
8.
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
a)
San Jacinto
b)
Texas
c)
Mexico
d)
Davy Crockett
9.
The battle cry at San Jacinto was
a)
"Don't Mess With Texas"
b)
"Live Free or Die"
c)
"Remember The Alamo"
d)
"Victory or Death"
10.
How many days did the Battle of the Alamo last?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
11
d)
13
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