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WorksheetsTest: Texas Revolution
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which Texas leader served as commander in chief of soldiers in Texas during the Texas Revolution and as the first elected president of the Republic of Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
George C. Childress
Sam Houston
José Francisco Ruiz
Early in 1836, which of the following was a problem for the new government of Texas?
Texas soldiers had lost the battle of Goliad.
Many people still wanted to be part of Mexico.
The people of Texas did not control San Antonio.
The new vice president had been a Mexican statesman.
Why was it important for the people of Texas to write a Declaration of Independence?
To clearly state what the people of Texas wanted from Mexico and why
To name the delegates who were founders of Texas as a republic
To create three branches of government for Texas and include a Bill of Rights
To allow people treated unfairly to petition the government to change the laws
". . . I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid. . . ."
—William B. Travis, 1836
Why did Colonel William B. Travis make this plea to the people of Texas and all Americans in the world?
To get help to fight General Cos and his soldiers at the siege of the Alamo
To get help to escape from General Cos and his soldiers at the siege of the Alamo
To get help to fight General Santa Anna and his soldiers at the Battle of the Alamo
To get help to escape from General Santa Anna and his soldiers at the Battle of the Alamo
Why did Texas settlers flee during the Runaway Scrape?
They wanted better land for growing crops.
They feared Santa Anna's troops.
The United States Army was attacking them.
They needed to harvest crops.
What does the San Jacinto Monument represent to Texans?
It is a tribute to the people who wrote Texas's Declaration of Independence.
It reminds Texans of the victory in the final battle of the Texas Revolution.
It represents Texans killed at the Alamo and Goliad.
It represents Mexicans who survived the Battle of San Jacinto.
According to the map, which geographic feature prevented Mexican forces from seeing the approaching Texas forces?
A hill approximately 10 feet high
A swamp full of trees and bushes
The San Jacinto River
Buffalo Bayou
According to the timeline, how much time passed between men arriving from Gonzales to help and the news that James Fannin could not bring his troops to the Alamo?
Two Days
Three Days
Four Days
Five Days
Which man served as the last president of the Republic of Texas?
David G. Burnet
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Why did the new government of the Republic of Texas set up the organization called the Texas Rangers?
To protect the new Texas capital
To protect the border with Mexico
To assist immigrants who flocked to Texas
To defend settlers on the frontier from attack
What effect did the Battle of the Alamo have on the people of Texas?
He led the Texan army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas independence. He was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas..
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
William B. Travis
Davy Crockett
He is known as the “Father of Texas.” He played a key role to the Texas revolution. He was an empresario and brought many people to the Tejas part of Mexico to settle and build homes and communities.
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austsin
William B. Travis
Davy Crockett
He was the commander of Texans at the Alamo and is famous for his “Victory or Death” letter.
Davy Crockett
William B. Travis
Jim Bowie
Juan Seguin
He was a frontiersman and folk hero who died at the Alamo.
Davy Crockett
Stephen F. Austin
Lorenzo de Zavala
Jim Bowie
He is known for his bravery at the Alamo and for his iconic Bowie Knife. He was a key defender during the battle.
Jim Bowie
Davy Crockett
Sam Houston
Juan Seguin
The Mexican general and president who led forces against Texans. He was defeated and captured at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Santa Anna
Lorenzo de Zavala
Juan Sguin
Sam Houston
He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was the first vice president of the Republic of Texas
Lorenzo de Zavala
Davy Crockett
Sam Houston
Jim Bowie
He was the commander of the Texas army at the Goliad Massacre.
James Fannin
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Davy Crockett
He was a Tejano leader who fought for Texas independence and played an important role at the Battle of San Jacinto
Juan Seguin
George Childress
Jim Bowie
Sam Houston
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
George Childress
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Davy Crockett
What was the first capitol of the Republic of Texas?
Columbia
What was third and final capitol of the Republic of Texas
Columbia
Austin
Houston
Dallas
