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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 ChoiceWhat was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?To send reinforcements/helpTo announce their victoryTo inform americans of their plansTo announce his surrender
- 3. Multiple ChoiceName the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?Battle of GonzalesGrass FightBattle of San JacintoBattle of Coleto
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?Battle of the AlamoBattle of San JacintoBattle of GonzalesBattle of Goliad
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?Battle of GonzalesBattle of the AlamoGoliad MassacreBattle of San Jacinto
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe battle cry at San Jacinto was"Don't Mess With Texas""Remember The Alamo""Live Free or Die""Don't Touch My Hat"
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did Texas win its independence?1821184518361835
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?James FanninWilliam B. TravisSam HoustonSanta Anna didn't lose
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich Texas Revolutionary leader was significant because he left the Alamo to get reinforcements and commanded an army at the Battle of San JacintoJuan SeguinJames BowieStephen F. AustinDavy Crockett
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the very last battle of the Texas Revolution?Battle of Coleto CreekBattle of the AlamoBattle of San Jacinto
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho was appointed head of the Texas military?Stephen F. AustinSam HoustonDavy CrockettWilliam B. Travis
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why is the Alamo so important?
It inspired the Texans to fight harder
It discouraged the Texan army
It was an important win for the Texans
Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen Texans fled their homes for safety became calledThe Runaway ScrapeThe Runaway trainCowardsThe last hope
- 14. Multiple Choice
He toured Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. His report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution does this describe?
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Mier y Teran Report
Law of April 6, 1830
- 15. Multiple Choice
A law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. Which of the following does this describe?
Mexican Independence of 1821
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Law of April 6, 1830
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested by the government of Mexico?
He was charged with treason, or leading a rebellion since he told Texans in San Antonio to create their own government.
He didn't pay his taxes for the last decade.
He was accused of trying to assassinate Santa Anna.
He was accused of being a default skin by Santa Anna.
- 17. Multiple Choice
In 1835, Texas was part of a state in which country?
Spain
United States
Mexico
North America
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho was Santa Anna?He was the author of the Texas Declaration of Independencea noncombatant at the AlamoThe chief of all the indian tribes in Texas during the early 1800'sThe dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution
- 19. Multiple ChoiceOn March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 Men were Massacred in what cityAnahuacGonzalesGoliadSan Antonio
- 20. Multiple Choice
Did Santa Anna let any Texan walk out of the Alamo alive?
no
yes- he let James Bowie escape to tell the tale of the loss
yes- slaves, women, and children like Susanna Dickinson were sent to warn the Texans that they would meet the same fate as those at the Alamo
yes- he let William Travis live, out of respect for his rank
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich battle is this flag associated with?Battle of San JacintoBattle of GonzalesGrass FightBattle of the Alamo
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Santa Anna forced to sign that gave Texas its independence and ended the war?Battle of GonzalesThe AlamoMier y Teran ReportTreaty of Velasco
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWho was the dictator who led Mexico and suspended its Consitution?Andrew JacksonMoses AustinDavy CrockettSanta Anna
- 24. Multiple Choice
He was sent to the Alamo to see if the Texans should abandon the battle. Fought and died at the Battle of the Alamo. Known for his large knife.
George Childress
Juan Seguin
William B Travis
James Bowie
- 25. Multiple ChoiceI lived out my father's wishes after he died and became the most famous empresario. I was also known as "The Father of Texas". Who am I?Sam HoustonMoses AustinStephen F. Austin
- 26. Multiple Choice
In Texas History what does G.T.T. stand for?
Gone to Texas
Got to Takeoff
Global Texas Talent
- 27. Multiple ChoiceLooking at the map in which region did the majority of the battles take place?Mountains and BasinsGulf Coastal PlainsCentral PlainsGreat Plains
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Sam Houston begin a month long retreat after defeat at the Alamo?He was trying to across the Sabine RiverHe was training his men and gathering resourcesHe was upset about the losses at the Alamo and GoliadHe was angry at Travis and Fannin
- 29. Multiple Choice
He was employed by the Mexican government to explore Texas. He reported back that the American/Anglo influence was high and Mexico was in danger of losing Texas.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Mier Y Teran
Cos
Urrea
- 30. Multiple Choice
This ended American immigration, banned slavery, and enacted custom duties (taxes) on imports and it was an effect of the Mier Y Teran report.
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Law of April 6, 1830
Victory or Death Letter
Mier y Teran Report
- 31. Multiple Choicein which time period did the Texas Revolution take place?yesterday1819-18321833-18361830-1832
- 32. Multiple Choice
How many days did the siege at the Alamo last?
10
13
31
3
- 33. Multiple Choice
What country was created following the Texas Revolution?
The Republic of Texas
Mexico
The United States
The Republic of Freedonia
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat convention helped bring about the Republic of Texas 1836The Convention of 1836The Convention of 1833The Convention of 1830There was no convention
- 35. Multiple Choice
When the Texas colonists in Gonzales heard the Mexican soldiers were coming, what action did they take?
Opened fire on the Mexican military.
Buried the brass cannon Mexico had given them to fight off Natives.
Handed over the cannon given to them to fight off Natives.
All of the above.
- 36. Multiple Choice
When did the Texans declare their independence from Mexico?
March 2, 1836
February 3, 1836
March 1, 1830
March 24, 1836
- 37. Multiple Choice
Why did the Battle of Gonzales happen?
Texans refused to return a cannon to Mexican soldiers that was given to them to defend themselves from Indian attacks
Texans just wanted to start a fight with the Mexican soldiers
Texans were upset with how they were being treated by the Mexican government
Mexican troops were bored and started to shoot at the Texans
- 38. Multiple Choice
What was the last fight on the march to San Antonio and what did they find instead of gold and weapons?
Alamo and slingshots
Siege de Bexar and flags
Battle of Gonzales and hardtack
Grass Fight and grass/hay
- 39. Multiple Choice
What are the three branches of Government established in the Texas Constitution?
Executive, Centralist, and Federalist
Republican, Democrat, and Judicial
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
Pecan, Oak, and Pine
- 40. Multiple ChoiceA military blockade of a city or fortressgarrisoncampaignparleyseige
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the cause of the Battle of Gonzales?Texans were upset with how they were being treated by the Spanish government.Texans just wanted to start a fight with the Mexican soldiers.Mexican troops were bored and started to randomly shoot at the Texans.Texans refused to return a cannon to Mexican soldiers that was given to them to defend themselves from Indian attacks.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceAt the Battle of Gonzales, what does the Mexican government want?MulesTaxesGrassCannon
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to the Mexican Constitution of 1824?Santa Anna gets rid of itTurns into the Article of ConfederationMexican government loves it foreverTexas buries it next to the Gonzales cannon
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of building is the Alamo?BarnPost OfficeMissionRestaraunt
- 45. Open Ended
On the test, but not counted here:
Explain the importance of one of the major events of the Texas Revolution, the battle of San Jacinto. Describe its impact on the revolution. Consider the strengths of each side's armies, the outcome of the battle, and Santa Anna's position after the war.
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