20 questions
Which one of the following events took place during the Revolution era?
election of Sam Houston as governor
siege of the Alamo
beginning of the Mexican War
settlement of Nacogdoches
What is the correct sequence for these four key events of the Texas Revolution?
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 4, 3, 1
4, 1, 3, 2
3, 4, 1, 2
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
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.
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
Complete this analogy:
George Washington : American Revolution :: ______________ : Texas Revolution.
Stephen F. Austin
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
It demonstrated that a 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.
The Alamo became a battleground during the Texas Revolution because it —
provided a base for spies who were going into Mexico
defended Anglo settlements and delayed the Mexican army
trained American Indians to fight against Mexican soldiers
established trade with Mexico and American Indian cultures
Who is the likely author of the letter?
James Fannin
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
Lorenzo de Zavala
Which factor was most influential in determining the location of many battles during the Texas Revolution?
the location of population centers
the location of forests
the location of major seaports
the location of mineral deposits
At the beginning of the Battle of Coleto, Fannin's army of Texans had stopped to rest in a prairie when attacked by the Mexican army. How did the geography of the location contribute to the outcome of the battle?
The open land area allowed the men to be surrounded with no protection.
The dense forest protected the men from oncoming forces, giving them places to hide, but only for a short time.
The deep canyon allowed the enemy to attack from above.
The rolling valleys kept the men from fleeing quickly.
All of the following were effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions EXCEPT—
Mexican forces attacked the Texans at Anahuac.
John Bradburn was relieved of his command.
Texas prisoners of the Mexican government were freed.
Colonel José Mexia and his army returned to Mexico.
How does the Texas Constitution reflect the democratic principle of popular sovereignty?
It guarantees protection of individual rights.
It separates the three branches of government.
It describes the powers of the state government of Texas.
It uses elections to determine many government officials.
Which of the following was an outcome of the establishment of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Constitution?
freedom for all individuals residing in Texas to live and work as they pleased
freedom for most Texans to live and work as they pleased, though slavery was permitted
lawlessness that could not guarantee freedoms to Texans
equal voting rights for men and women
Who is described in the excerpt?
Jim Bowie
Jose Antonio Navarro
Juan Seguin
J.H. Moore
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which areas of the map?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
5 and 6
Which flowchart demonstrates Austin’s changing point of view toward independence from Mexico?
Option A
Option B
Which of the following were not rights guaranteed by the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
The right to have liberty
The right to elect politicians
The right to possess property
The right to own slaves
At the end of the Battle of San Jacinto, where was Mexican leader Santa Anna discovered?
At the front lines, attempting to continue the fight.
Leading a frantic retreat.
Making plans for a new counterattack.
Hiding in the grass.
How was the American Revolution similar to the Texas Revolution?
both Americans and Texans fought for their rights.
both Americans and Texans fought harsh governments that were far away from them
both Americans and Texans goals changed over time
all of the above are correct