What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?
it is the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence
it was the last conflict of the Mexican War
following the battle. Houston accept surrender of Mexicans
following the battle. Austin accepted surrender of Mexicans
2. Multiple Choice
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What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
He was the first governor of the state of Texas.
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
He was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
wrote the Bill of Rights section of the Texas Constitution
3. Multiple Choice
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"I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans." Who was the author of the statement?
Sam Houston
Lorenzo de Zavala
James Fannin
William Travis
4. Multiple Choice
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How might Juan Seguin's role during the Revolution have affected the loyalties of other Tejanos
It caused them to declare their neutrality
It split families apart as people joined different sides
It prompted them to join the fight for Texas's freedom
It pushed them to remain loyal to the Mexican government.
5. Multiple Choice
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What was the MAIN purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
to stop U.S. immigration to Texas
to end trade between Texas and Mexico
to block Mexicans from settling in Texas
to prevent Texas from declaring independence
6. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
What was the MAIN purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
to criticize the Texans who were fighting under Santa Anna
to end the civil war between opposing political forces in Mexico
to explain why Texas rebels attacked the troops at Anahuac
to support the Bustamante government's violations of the constitution
7. Multiple Choice
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Which of the following was a recommendation of Mier y Teran?
place more troops around settlements
encourage more Mexican and European settlement in Texas
strengthen trade ties between Texas and Mexico
all of the above
8. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Alamo : William Travis :: Goliad : _______
Lorenzo de Zavala
James Fannin
Sam Houston
Crockett
9. Multiple Choice
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Who of the following was NOT killed at the Alamo?
Jim Bowie
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
William Travis
10. Multiple Choice
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I. Fall of the Alamo II. Battle of San Jacinto III. Goliad Massacre IV. Battle of Gonzales Which of the above marked the beginning and end of the Texas Revolution?
I & II
II & III
IV & II
IV & I
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Why did the Mexican army attack the Alamo?
to force Texans to obey the Mexican government
to ask Americans to make Mexico part of Texas
to make the United States give Texas back to the Mexicans
to capture the newly formed Texas government, currently hiding in the Alamo
12. Multiple Choice
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How did the massacre at Goliad transform the Texas Revolution?
Texans began using mainly foreign soldiers to defeat Mexico.
Texans were more determined than ever to defeat Mexico.
Texans asked the United States to come to their aid against Mexico.
Texans restrained their army before continuing the fight against Mexico.
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following events took place during the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Palo Alto
Santa Fe Expedition
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following did NOT occur in 1836?
the Alamo fell
Santa Anna surrendered at San Jacinto
Texas declared independence
first Americans came to Texas
15. Multiple Choice
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In which year did Sam Houston's troops defeat Santa Anna's Mexican army, effectively ending the Texas Revolution?