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Texas Revolution Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

In which year would this headline possibly have appeared in the newspapers?

 Texas Colonists Declare Independence

a)

1836

b)

1837

c)

1829

d)

1870

2.

Which of the following best states the cause and effect relationship between key events of the Texas Revolution?

a)

The Texas Declaration of Independence led to immediate victory at San Jacinto.

b)

Texas victories at Velasco and San Antonio in 1835 led to the recruitment of a large Texan army commanded by Colonel Travis.

c)

The defeat of the Texans at the Alamo caused the Texas army and many families to flee toward the United States.

3.

How did the fall of the Alamo and Fannin’s surrender at Goliad contribute to the Texans’ fight for independence?

a)

These events motivated the Texas army to fight courageously against the Mexican army at San Jacinto.

b)

The defeat of Colonel Fannin at Goliad caused many Texans to join Santa Anna’s army in fear of death.

c)

These events led the Texans to finally declare independence from Mexico and write a constitution.

4.

Which event is represented by this image?

a)

Battle of San Jacinto

b)

Battle of Gonzales

c)

Battle of the Alamo

d)

American Revolution

5.

- war fought from 1835-1836

- Texans fought to be free from Mexico

a)

Texas Revolution

b)

Mexican War of Independence

6.

The Texas Revolution was (a)  

Choose from the below words

a war of independence from Mexico.

a war of independence from Spain.

a war of independence from the U.S.

a war of independence from France.

7.

This old mission was used as a fort and was the sight of one of the most important battles of the war.

a)

San Jose

b)

Austin, Texas

c)

San Jacinto

d)

The Alamo

8.

Match the following battles with the descriptions.

a)

The shortest and last battle of the Texas Revolution.

1.
Battle of San Jacinto
b)

1800 Mexican troops fought and won against less than 200 Texans.

2.

Battle of Alamo

c)

Texas citizens refused to give back a cannon.

3.

Battle of Gonzales

9.

Where did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?

10.

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

11.

I was arrested in Mexico for treason against the Mexican government. When I was released from jail, I encouraged Texans to declare their independence. Who am I?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Mirabeu Lamar

c)

Santa Anna

d)

Stephen F. Austin

12.

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

13.

Which of the following is a significant issue related to the Battle of Gonzales?

a)

Texans wanted to free prisoners at Anahuac after passage of the April 6th Law

b)

Mexican troops wanted to force Texans to elect Santa Anna President of Mexico

c)

Mexican officials demanded that Texans give up a cannon being held unlawfully.

14.

Which of these events came first?

a)

Austin’s arrest in Mexico

b)

Decree of April 6th, 1830

c)

Fredonian Rebellion

d)

Report from

Mier y Teran

15.

In what region of Texas were most battles of the Texas Revolution fought?

a)

North Central Plains

b)

Coastal Plains

c)

Mountains and Basins

d)

Great Plains

16.

Who led the troops to success at the battle of San Jacinto?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

William B. Travis

d)

James Bowie

17.

At which battle was the "Come and Take It" flag flown?

a)

Battle of the Alamo

b)

Battle of Gonzales

c)

Battle of San Jacinto

d)

Battle of Refugio

18.

What did the Texan soldiers gain from the Grass Fight?

a)

hay and horses

b)

canons

c)

gold

d)

silver

19.

Which person wrote the "Victory or Death" letter?

a)

James Bowie

b)

William B. Travis

c)

Santa Anna

d)

Sam Houston

20.

Who was the colonel that commanded the troops at Goliad?

a)

James Fannin

b)

Davy Crockett

c)

Sam Houston

d)

James Bowie

21.

Who was the general in the Texas army that later became President?

a)

James Fannin

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Davy Crockett

d)

Sam Houston

22.

What was the main reason for the Texas Revolution?

a)

A) Desire for independence from Mexico

b)

B) Dispute over the Louisiana Purchase

c)

C) Conflict over the Oregon Trail

d)

D) Opposition to the Gold Rush

23.

Who was the leader of the Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution?

a)

A) Santa Anna

b)

B) Sam Houston

c)

C) Stephen F. Austin

d)

D) James Fannin

24.

Which battle marked the end of the Texas Revolution?

a)

A) Battle of San Jacinto

b)

B) Battle of the Alamo

c)

C) Battle of Goliad

d)

D) Battle of Gonzales

25.

What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo in the Texas Revolution?

a)

A) It was a symbolic victory that inspired Texans to continue fighting

b)

B) It marked the first victory for the Texans

c)

C) It resulted in the capture of Santa Anna

d)

D) It was the final battle of the revolution