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The Texas Revolution

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What event took place on March 27, 1836, as part of the Mexican invasion of Texas?

a)

The Goliad Massacre

b)

The Battle of San Jacinto

c)

The Siege of the Alamo

d)

The Runaway Scrape

2.

Who led the main force of at least 5000 men that attacked San Antonio in early 1836?

a)

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

b)

Sam Houston

c)

James Bowie

d)

Stephen F. Austin

3.

Which Mexican General moved through southern Texas with 900 troops?

a)

Jose Urrea

b)

Antonio López de Santa Anna

c)

Vicente Guerrero

d)

Manuel Robles Pezuela

4.

James Fannin and his remaining force of about ______ men were asked to help Travis and the Alamo defenders.

a)

350

b)

150

c)

500

d)

700

5.

In the Battle of Coleto Creek, the Texians waved the white flag of surrender on March 20, 1836 because they were:

a)

Heavily outnumbered and had no water and few supplies

b)

Winning the battle

c)

Reinforced by American troops

d)

Ordered to retreat by Sam Houston

6.

Who sent orders to execute the Goliad prisoners?

a)

Santa Anna

b)

Sam Houston

c)

James Fannin

d)

Stephen F. Austin

7.

Who was the 'Angel of Goliad' that convinced a Mexican colonel to spare the lives of approximately 20 men?

a)

Francita Alavez

b)

Susanna Dickinson

c)

Emily West

d)

Sarah Seely DeWitt

8.

Santa Anna's arrival in Texas started a ______ among settlers.

a)

panic

b)

celebration

c)

debate

d)

reunion

9.

The goal of the civilians of Texas was to cross the ______ River and reach the safety of the United States.

a)

Sabine

b)

Brazos

c)

Colorado

d)

Trinity

10.

Many women and children died in the months that followed because of ______ and hunger.

a)

disease

b)

war

c)

rain

d)

wealth

11.

Who led the small army of Texas during the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Sidney Sherman

12.

On what date did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?

a)

April 19, 1836

b)

March 2, 1836

c)

April 21, 1836

d)

May 5, 1836

13.

Fill in the blank: The Texian army set up camp on the ______ River.

a)

San Jacinto

b)

Brazos

c)

Colorado

d)

Trinity

14.

How many men were in the Texas army during the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

About 750 men

b)

About 1,500 men

c)

About 300 men

d)

About 2,000 men

15.

The main force of the Mexican army was over 1500 soldiers during the Battle of San Jacinto.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Who was sent by Houston to destroy Vince's bridge, cutting off the Mexican army's only escape route?

a)

Sidney Sherman

b)

Deaf Smith

c)

Santa Anna

d)

Stephen F. Austin

17.

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.

a)

700

b)

150

c)

300

d)

50

18.

What happened to Santa Anna after the battle?

a)

Santa Anna was captured dressed as a common soldier and brought to General Houston.

b)

Santa Anna escaped to Mexico and was never seen again.

c)

Santa Anna was killed during the battle.

d)

Santa Anna surrendered and was immediately released.

19.

What order did Santa Anna agree to after his capture?

a)

Santa Anna agreed to order that his troops withdraw to south of the Rio Grande.

b)

Santa Anna agreed to surrender all of Texas to the United States.

c)

Santa Anna agreed to abolish the Mexican army.

d)

Santa Anna agreed to become the President of Texas.

20.

What event does this painting depict?

a)

The painting depicts the surrender of Santa Anna to Sam Houston after the Battle of San Jacinto.

b)

The painting depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

c)

The painting depicts the Boston Tea Party.

d)

The painting depicts the storming of the Alamo.