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- 1. Multiple Choice
Name the general who wrote the letter "To The People of Texas and All Americans in the World"Sam HoustonSanta AnaWilliam B. TravisJames Fannin - 2. Multiple Choice
Looking at the map, in which region did the majority of the battles take place?
Mountains and Basins
Gulf Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Great Plains
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence?James FanninSanta AnaSam HoustonGeorge Childress
- 4. Multiple ChoiceName the general and dictator of Mexico.Jose UrreaS.F.ASanta AnaWilliam B. Travis
- 5. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?
To get reinforcements/help
To announce their victory
To inform americans of their plans
To announce his surrender
- 6. Multiple ChoiceName the battle in which Santa Ana surrendered and officially gave Texas to the Americans?Battle of GonzalesGrass FightBattle of San JacintoBattle of Coleto
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was one result of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
Texan's continued support for Santa Anna
They began to fight Santa Ana
They asked Santa Ana for their independence
They asked for Santa Ana to resign
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was created to prevent U.S. immigration into Mexico/Texas?
Law of April 10
A wall
Law of April 6
None of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was the overall message at the battle of Gonzales?
They were not trying to send a message
We know we are wrong, here is your cannon
They were daring them to fight "Come and Take it"
All of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceLooking at the picture what geographical advantage did the Mexican army have at the battle of Coleto?Open prairie prevented the Texans from hiding from the Mexican armyMountains allowed Mexicans to surprise attack the TexansThe desert became too hot for the Texans to fightThe Ocean allowed the Mexican army to arrive quickly
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat important battle took place on April 21, 1836?Battle of ColetoBattle of San JacintoBattle of GonzalesGrass Fight
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the significance of the battle of Gonzales?Gave the Texans confidence in their fightingProved independence could be achievedShowed Mexicans could be defeatedAll of the above
- 13. Multiple Choice
What event caused S.F.A to support the idea of revolution?
Mier Y Teran Report
His arrest in Mexico city
The Law of April 6, 1830
All of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the Texas Delegates meet to design their new government?El PasoAmarilloWashington-on-the-BrazosOdessa
- 15. Multiple ChoiceUsing the map what can you tell regarding the distance in the battles?All battles were far apartMost battles took place in MexicoAs the battles continued they moved farther away from Mexico cityBattles were equal in distance from Mexico to Texas
- 16. Multiple Choice
When Texans drafted their constitution which document did they look at for inspiration?
United States Declaration of Independence
Mexico's Declaration of Independence
France's Declaration of Independence
Spain's Declaration of Independence
- 17. Multiple Choice
Custom duties/taxes were placed on ______ goods coming in from the U.S. to encourage the use of Mexican products.
Found
Collected
Exported
Imported
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which report stated that Americans outnumbered the Mexicans 10 to 1?
Turtle Bayou Resolutions Report
Mier y Teran Report
Law of April 6
All of the above
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