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WorksheetsUnit 5 TEST REVIEW
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Where did James Fannin and his troops meet their untimely death while fighting for Texas Independence?
Gonzales
San Antonio
Goliad
Victoria
After the battle of ________, the Texas army marched toward San Antonio under the command of Stephen F. Austin, James Bowie, and James Fannin.
Gonzales
San Jacinto
Goliad
Alamo
The three men led Texas to a series of victories, which included the taking of ________, the Texas army split into two parts.
San Antonio
Goliad
Houston
Austin
James Fannin led several hundred troops to ________.
Goliad
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Houston then ordered Fannin to retreat to ________ to join other troops, but Fannin hesitated.
Victoria
Goliad
San Antonio
Refugio
Why did Texans decide to declare public support for General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and adopt the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
They did not like that their ability to engage in commerce was affected.
They did not like that Mexico's rules were being enforced by the local military.
They liked Santa Anna more than they liked the leader of the current Mexican government.
Santa Anna stated that he supported a government that Texans also supported.
What was the Texan Response to Santa Anna's rebellion against Bustamante?
They were especially angry that the decree restricted trade between Texas and the United States
Bradburn always enforced Mexican authority, including the decree
Texans needed to act fast to justify their behavior
Texas leaders gathered together and wrote the Turtle Bayou Resolutions.
How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.
The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Lorenzo de Zavala
James Fannin
Sam Houston
William Travis
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
The famous Texan contributed to the independence of Texas by —
leading the Texas Revolutionary forces
serving as President of the Texas Republic
fighting with Texans defending the Alamo
writing the Texas Declaration of Independence
What can she do to find out if this really is the diary entry of someone living at the Alamo?
Find someone who knows a lot about the fighting at the Alamo.
Compare the diary to other diary entries written by people at the Alamo and research the names of the people who stayed at the Alamo.
Find someone who knew a Susannah living in San Antonio.
Compare the diary to other diary entries written by early settlers and research the names of the people who lived in San Antonio.
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to –
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
prevent Texas from declaring independence
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
In order to prepare an accurate description of Texas before the increasing conflicts between the Mexican government and settlers, the MOST valid document to use would be a description of Texas written by which of the following?
Stephen F. Austin in 1828
Sam Rayburn in 1918
Robert E. Lee in 1868
Frederick Law Olmstead in 1853
In which year did Sam Houston's troops defeat Santa Anna's army, effectively ending the Texas Revolution?
1821
1836
1845
1840
Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to --
align themselves with Santa Anna
begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna
petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
Sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo Remained with Houston and served in the final battle for independence Served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box?
Jim Bowie
José Antonio Navarro
Juan Seguín
Lorenzo de Zavala
The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —
F. arrest by Mexican officials
G. creation of the Mier y Terán report
H. work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
J. participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Which of the following accurately describes the geographic pattern illustrated on the map above?
Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battlefield.
With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.
Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.
Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from ports.
The letter above was intended to —
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna’s approaching army
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
The Fredonian Rebellion was significant in Texas history because:
It was an early attempt by Anglo settlers to break away from Mexican rule, foreshadowing the Texas Revolution.
It marked the end of Spanish control in Texas.
It led directly to the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
It was a peaceful protest that resulted in no conflict.
Which event marked the beginning of open conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government?
The Battle of Gonzales
The signing of the Law of April 6, 1830
The Battle of San Jacinto
The Fredonian Rebellion
Who was the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
William Travis
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
James Fannin
What was the main reason the Law of April 6, 1830 angered Texas settlers?
It increased taxes on land
It forced settlers to join the Mexican army
It restricted immigration from the United States
It banned trade with Mexico
Which event directly led to the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
The Convention of 1836
The Law of April 6, 1830
The arrest of Stephen F. Austin
The Battle of San Jacinto
What was the significance of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions in the context of the Texas Revolution?
They aligned Texas settlers with Santa Anna against the central Mexican government
They called for the resignation of Sam Houston
They ended the Fredonian Rebellion
They declared Texas independence from Mexico
Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Sam Houston
George Childress
James Fannin
Stephen F. Austin
Which event is considered the turning point that led to the final victory for Texas in the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Coleto
The Fredonian Rebellion
The Battle of San Jacinto
The signing of the Law of April 6, 1830
Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Stephen F. Austin
George Childress
Sam Houston
James Fannin
What was the main effect of the Law of April 6, 1830 on Texas settlers?
It restricted trade with foreign countries
It limited immigration from the United States to Texas
It allowed Texans to form their own government
It encouraged more immigration from the United States
Which battle is known as the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Goliad
Battle of Coleto Creek
Battle of Gonzales
What was the main outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto for Texas?
Texas lost its independence
Santa Anna was captured and Texas won its independence
The Mexican army retreated to Mexico City
Stephen F. Austin became President of Texas
Who was the Mexican general defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Vicente Guerrero
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Manuel Mier y Terán
Martín Perfecto de Cos
