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Unit 5&6

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did the original 13 colonist of the U.S have in common with the Texas settlers during the Revolution and Republic era?

a)

They opposed slavery

b)

They wanted to make their own rules

c)

They opposed taxes

d)

They wanted to be given free land

2.

In general, how did the Anglo-Saxons feel about the Law of April 6, 1830?

a)

They loved it!

b)

They didn't care at all

c)

They hated it!

d)

They rolled into small balls and cried themselves to sleep at night hoping magical unicorns and dragons would come to save them.

3.

What is an empresario?

a)

a man who received a land grant from the Mexican government to bring settlers to Texas

b)

a man who could dance salsa and sing at the same time

c)

a man who could serve as a barista in times of need

4.

Select the causes of the Texas Revolution

a)

Fredonian Rebellion

b)

Law of April 6, 1830

c)

Mier y Terán Report

d)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

e)

Arrest of Stephen F. Austin

5.

What event best replaces the question mark in the above diagram?

a)

Fredonian Rebellion

b)

Anahuac Conflict

c)

Law of April 6, 1830

d)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

6.

Who did Texas fight for its independence?

a)

France

b)

Mexico

c)

Spain

d)

Great Britain

7.

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of events that led to the Law of April 6, 1830?

a)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions --> Battle of San Jacinto --> Law of April 6, 1830

b)

Fredonian Rebellion --> Mier y Terán Report --> Law of April 6, 1830

c)

Battle of Gonzales --> Law of April 6, 1830 --> Battle of the Alamo

d)

Law of April 6, 1830 --> Mier y Terán Report --> Fredonian Rebellion

8.

The letter Travis wrote at the Alamo is known as the what?

a)

Texas letter

b)

Alamo letter

c)

Travis Scott letter

d)

Victory or death letter

9.

What did the battle of San Jacinto do for Texas?

a)

Nothing

b)

Gave Texas it's independence from Mexico

c)

Made Texas join the United States

d)

It made Texas mad at Mexico

10.

Which Mexican leader was captured at San Jacinto?

a)

Cos

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Almonte

d)

Castrillion

11.

How many defenders survived the Alamo?

(a)  

12.

The famous phrase "Remember the (a)   !" became a rallying cry after a significant battle

13.

William Travis sent out _____asking for ______?

a)

letters, help

b)

men, food

c)

letters, supplies

d)

spies, information on the Mexican Army

14.

Put the battles in order

1. Goliad Massacre

2.Battle of Gonzales

3. Battle of the Alamo

4.Battle of San Jacinto

(a)  

15.

At the convention of 1836, two men wrote the Texas Declaration of independence. Who were they?

a)

Sam Houston & Santa Anna

b)

George Childress AND Lorenzo de Zavala

c)

James Fannin & Sam Houston

d)

Travis Scott & KendricK Lamar

(THEY NOT LIKE US)

16.

Houston wanted the capital in...

(a)  

17.

Based on the picture Houston (Sam Houston's capital) is located in which region of Texas

a)

Great Plains

b)

North Central plains

c)

Mountains and Basins

d)

Gulf Coastal

18.

-Wanted peace with Indians

-Supported Annexation

-Wanted to avoid war with Mexico


The above list describes which President?

a)

Anson Jones

b)

Mirabeau Lamar

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Sam Houston

19.

2nd President of The Republic of Texas. He apposed annexation, wanted to expand westward and push the Native Americans out, and had a spending policy to strengthen the military.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

d)

Dr. Anson Jones

20.

Mexico and the United States argued over the border of Texas. Mexico believed it was the Nueces River and the United States believed it was the

a)

Nile River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Rio Grande River

d)

None of the above

21.

What Texas General defeated Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto?

a)

This ain't Texas...

b)

James Fannin

c)

Sam Houston

d)

William B. Travis

22.

What Texas Commander died with his men at the battle of the Alamo? (Famous for his letter)

a)

Travis Scott

b)

William B. Travis

c)

Sam Houston

d)

James Bowie

23.

The letter Travis wrote at the Alamo is known as the what?

a)

Texas letter

b)

Alamo letter

c)

Travis Scott letter

d)

Victory or death letter

24.

This flag started the (a)   Revolution

25.

Through Manifest Destiny, Texas will be added to the United States through....

a)

HARD work

b)

Thinking hard

c)

Power of Texas

d)

Annexation

26.

What battle ended the Texas Revolution?

a)

Battle of the Alamo

b)

Battle of San Jacinto

c)

Battle of Gonzales

d)

Battle of Goliad

27.

What is an empresario?

a)

a man who received a land grant from the Mexican government to bring settlers to Texas

b)

a man who could dance salsa and sing at the same time

c)

a man who could serve as a barista in times of need

28.

Enforcement of the Law of April 6 1830 led to the Texas Revolution.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Which significant event in history brought many Irish immigrants to the United States and places like Texas?

a)

The Irish Revolution

b)

The Great People's Strike of 1868

c)

The Great Potato Famine

30.

Which significant event in history brought many Irish immigrants to the United States and places like Texas?

a)

The Irish Revolution

b)

The Great People's Strike of 1868

c)

The Great Potato Famine

31.

Bratwurst - Polka - Kindergarten - Fredericksburg & New Braunfels - Hill Country

a)

Irish Influence

b)

German Influence

c)

French Influence

d)

Czech Influence

32.

Which immigrant group influenced the names and traditions of Texas towns like New Braunfels and Fredericksburg?

a)

The Irish

b)

The Czechs

c)

The Germans

d)

The French