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WorksheetsThe Texas Revolution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What event took place on March 27, 1836, as part of the Mexican invasion of Texas?
The Goliad Massacre
The Battle of San Jacinto
The Siege of the Alamo
The Runaway Scrape
Who led the main force of at least 5000 men that attacked San Antonio in early 1836?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Sam Houston
James Bowie
Stephen F. Austin
Which Mexican General moved through southern Texas with 900 troops?
Jose Urrea
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Vicente Guerrero
Manuel Robles Pezuela
James Fannin and his remaining force of about ______ men were asked to help Travis and the Alamo defenders.
350
150
500
700
In the Battle of Coleto Creek, the Texians waved the white flag of surrender on March 20, 1836 because they were:
Heavily outnumbered and had no water and few supplies
Winning the battle
Reinforced by American troops
Ordered to retreat by Sam Houston
Who sent orders to execute the Goliad prisoners?
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
James Fannin
Stephen F. Austin
Who was the 'Angel of Goliad' that convinced a Mexican colonel to spare the lives of approximately 20 men?
Francita Alavez
Susanna Dickinson
Emily West
Sarah Seely DeWitt
Santa Anna's arrival in Texas started a ______ among settlers.
panic
celebration
debate
reunion
The goal of the civilians of Texas was to cross the ______ River and reach the safety of the United States.
Sabine
Brazos
Colorado
Trinity
Many women and children died in the months that followed because of ______ and hunger.
disease
war
rain
wealth
Who led the small army of Texas during the Battle of San Jacinto?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Sidney Sherman
On what date did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?
April 19, 1836
March 2, 1836
April 21, 1836
May 5, 1836
Fill in the blank: The Texian army set up camp on the ______ River.
San Jacinto
Brazos
Colorado
Trinity
How many men were in the Texas army during the Battle of San Jacinto?
About 750 men
About 1,500 men
About 300 men
About 2,000 men
The main force of the Mexican army was over 1500 soldiers during the Battle of San Jacinto.
True
False
Who was sent by Houston to destroy Vince's bridge, cutting off the Mexican army's only escape route?
Sidney Sherman
Deaf Smith
Santa Anna
Stephen F. Austin
Fill in the blank: The Battle of San Jacinto was over within 18 minutes, the fastest victory for any army in history. ______ Mexican soldiers were killed in the battle.
700
150
300
50
What happened to Santa Anna after the battle?
Santa Anna was captured dressed as a common soldier and brought to General Houston.
Santa Anna escaped to Mexico and was never seen again.
Santa Anna was killed during the battle.
Santa Anna surrendered and was immediately released.
What order did Santa Anna agree to after his capture?
Santa Anna agreed to order that his troops withdraw to south of the Rio Grande.
Santa Anna agreed to surrender all of Texas to the United States.
Santa Anna agreed to abolish the Mexican army.
Santa Anna agreed to become the President of Texas.
What event does this painting depict?
The painting depicts the surrender of Santa Anna to Sam Houston after the Battle of San Jacinto.
The painting depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The painting depicts the Boston Tea Party.
The painting depicts the storming of the Alamo.
