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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence?James FanninSanta AnaSam HoustonGeorge Childress - 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 ChoiceOn March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 Men were Massacred in what cityAnahuacGonzalesGoliadSan Antonio
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?Battle of the AlamoBattle of San JacintoBattle of GonzalesBattle of Goliad
- 6. 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
- 7. 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"
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did Texas win its independence?1821184518361835
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?James FanninWilliam B. TravisSam HoustonSanta Anna didn't lose
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSanta Anna ordered to execute prisoners at-The Massacre of GoliadThe Battle of the AlamoThe Massacre of ColetoThe Battle of Gonzales
- 11. 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
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat convention helped bring about the Republic of Texas 1836The Convention of 1836The Convention of 1833The Convention of 1830There was no convention
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an ad interim government?Small governmentbig governmentpermanent govermenttemporary government
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho was appointed head of the Texas military?Stephen F. AustinSam HoustonDavy CrockettWilliam B. Travis
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Alamo so hard to defend for the Texans?It was very big and had wide open spaces.The Texans didn't have any cannons.There was no leader to organize them.All of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the Texas Delegates meet to design their new government?El PasoAmarilloWashington-on-the-BrazosOdessa
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the Alamo so important?It inspired the Texans to fight strongerIt discouraged the Texan armyIt was an important win for the TexansEveryone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhen Texans fled their homes for safety became calledThe Runaway ScrapeThe Runaway trainCowardsThe last hope
- 19. Multiple ChoiceBefore Sam Houston could lead the Texans into the Battle of San Jacinto, what did he need to do?Search for Santa Anna's forces in MexicoBuild and train his armySpeak to the provisional government to end the warTry and persuade the United States to join the war
- 20. Multiple Choice
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
Sam Houston
James Fannin
William Travis
- 21. Multiple Choice
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?
1
2
3
4
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are factors that influenced westward expansion in the United States throughout the 19th century?
Population growth on the Atlantic coast
Availability of cheap and fertile land
Cheaper and faster transportation
All of the above
- 23. Multiple Choice
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson nearly doubled the size of the United States through the:
Manifest Destiny Agreement
Louisiana Purchase 1803
Treaty of Paris 1783
Land Ordinance of 1785
- 24. Multiple Choice
Immediately before the Louisiana Purchase (1803), what country owned this territory?
Spain
America
France
Great Britain
- 25. Multiple Choice
People of Mexican heritage who considered Texas as their home during the early 19th century were known as:
Spaniards
Mexicans
Texicans
Tejanos
- 26. Multiple Choice
Texas was a part of which country before the United States?
Mexico
France
Texas
Germany
- 27. Multiple Choice
Who became the 'Napoleon of the West' and dictator of Mexico in 1835?
Santa Anna
Antonio Garcia
Manuel Salazar
Poncho Via
- 28. Multiple Choice
The first battle of the Texas Revolution took place at the city of ____________ on October 2, 1835.
Gonzales
San Antonio
Waco
Goliad
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the location of the Alamo?Santa Anna, TexasSan Angelo, TexasSan Felipe, TexasSan Antonio, Texas
- 30. Multiple Choice
What was the Mexican Army trying to retrieve at Gonzales?
Settlers
Rifles
Cannon
Slaves
- 31. Multiple Choice
What is the first battle of the Texas Revolution sometimes called?
The Concord of Texas
The Lexington of Texas
The Lexington of the United States
The Concord of the United States
- 32. Multiple Choice
What General was in charge of all Mexican troops in Texas at the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
General Seguin
General Mier Teran
General Urrea
Genera Cos
- 33. Multiple Choice
Who convinced the Texans to attack San Antonio?
Davy Crockett
Ben Milam
James Bowie
James Bonham
- 34. Multiple Choice
What Mexican General was defeated at San Antonio?
Santa Anna
Cos
Mier
Urrea
- 35. Multiple Choice
Who was the first commander of the Texas troops?
Stephen Austin
Sam Houston
Edward Burleson
Juan Seguin
- 36. Multiple Choice
Who eventually takes command of the Texan Army?
Ben Milam
Sam Houston
Juan Seguin
Deaf Smith
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which Constitution did the Texans fight to protect?
Constitution of 1837
Constitution of 1821
Constitution of 1842
Constitution of 1824
- 38. Multiple Choice
This describes the Texans fleeing the Mexican Army.
The Runaway Scrape
Goliad Massacre
The Great Scrape
The Great Migration
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWho won the Battle of the Alamo?MexicoTexans
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWho was Texas fighting in the Texas Revolution?The SpanishThe MexicansThe AmericansThe British
- 41. Multiple Choice
Texas won the Battle of San Jacinto in __________.
18 hours
18 minutes
180 days
18 seconds
- 42. Multiple Choice
The "Six Flags of Texas" represent countries that ruled over Texas before it became a part of the United States.
True
False
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the last word in the Texas pledge?allindivisibleAmericaTexas
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat does indivisible mean?invisiblecan't be seencan't be dividedcan't be hurt
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which description below best describes the belief of “Manifest Destiny” in the 19th century?
That America needed more slaves states
That it was our obvious fate to have a war with Mexico
That America was entitled to expand westward and gain more territory
The idea that America was to remain along the Atlantic coast
- 46. Multiple Choice
The Texas mission in modern day San Antonio that became the site of one of the most famously tragic battles in Texas history is known as:
The Annex
San Jacinto
The Alamo
The Tejano
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would complete the sequence?
Mexican Law Placed on American Settlers:
-Slaves must be emancipated (freed)
-All immigrants must speak Spanish
- -?
American settlers must immigrate as families
American settlers must enlist in the Mexican army
All immigrants must convert to Catholicism
All immigrants must learn to farm
- 48. Multiple Choice
To formally incorporate a territory into an existing territory:
Revolt
Immigrate
Excommunicate
Annex
- 49. Multiple Choice
Upon declaring independence, Texas became known as the:
The Shining Republic
The Sunshine State
The Lonely State
The Lone Star Republic
- 50. Multiple Choice
Which of the following documents officially ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1836
Treaty of Velasco
Treaty of Rio Grande
Treaty of Santa Anna
- 51. Multiple ChoiceMore than 300 Texans were executed by the order of Santa Anna at-GoliadSan JacintoRefugioSan Patricio
- 52. Multiple ChoiceSanta Anna was captured by the Texans and later -Executed by the order of the Republic of TexasDied in PrisonAssigned to the Texas ArmyReleased by Houston
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhen did the delegates declare Texas's independence?July 4, 1836Feburaury 23, 1836March 2, 1836April 21, 1836
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhen was the fall of the Alamo?November 4, 1836February 23, 1836March 6, 1836April 21, 1836
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the order that Sam Houston gave James BowieBuild a fort in San AntonioDestroy the AlamoTake settlers to LouisianaJoin the forces at San Jacinto
- 56. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False- A revolution represents a fundamental change in powerTrueFalse
- 57. Multiple ChoiceThe Treaties of Velasco recognized what river as the border between Texas and Mexico?Colorado RiverRio Grande RiverSan Jacinto RiverBrazos River
- 58. Multiple ChoiceIn the secret treaty of Velasco Santa Anna agreed to work for the recognition of Texas's IndependenceTrueFalse
- 59. Multiple Choice
Texas was originally the northeastern province of __________.
New France
Canada
United States
Mexico (New Spain)
- 60. Multiple Choice
Who was the Impresario who brought hundreds of American settlers to Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Juan Gonzales
James Bowie
David Crockett
- 61. Multiple Choice
Texas was a ____________ for nine years between 1836-1845.
State of the United States
Province of Mexico
Republic
Lawless Territory
- 62. Multiple Choice
The 28th State of the United States is _________
Texas
Iowa
Colorado
New Mexico
- 63. Multiple Choice
How long did the Battle of the Alamo last?
120 days
24 months
13 days
- 64. Multiple Choice
Which army lost more men during the Battle of the Alamo?
Texas
Mexico
- 65. Multiple Choice
Who was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
George Washington
Santa Anna
- 66. Multiple Choice
When Texas became independent what was its new name?
Texas Revolution
Independent Texas
Republic of Texas
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWhat important battle took place on April 21, 1836?Battle of ColetoBattle of San JacintoBattle of GonzalesGrass Fight
- 68. Multiple ChoiceWhat event caused S.F.A to support the idea of revolution?Mier Y Teran ReportArrest in Mexico cityThe Law of April 6, 1830All of the above
- 69. Multiple ChoiceYear that Texas won the Texas Revolution and became independent from Mexico. This happened because of a decisive victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.1830183318361841
- 70. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement below describes Jim Bowie, William B. Travis, and Sam Houston?Served as Governor of Texas after the Texas Revolution.Established Missions in Texas during the Colonial Era.Played a significant role in the Texas Revolution.Imprisoned for being U.S. spies during the Mexican Revolution.
- 71. Multiple ChoiceA famous Tejano who fought for Texas during the Revolution. He fought in the Alamo but survived because he was sent out as a messenger. He then fought along Sam Houston in the Battle of San Jacinto.Sam HoustonJuan SeguinWilliam B TravisSanta Anna
- 72. Multiple ChoiceSanta Anna decided to massacre Texans who defended Texas because-He didn’t want to provide food and shelter for the prisoners.He wanted to make an example out of those who opposed him.He wanted to sacrifice the bodies of his enemies to Montezuma.His commanders persuaded him to because it was the government’s policy.
- 73. 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 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.
- 74. 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
- 75. Multiple ChoiceDid Santa Anna let any Texan walk out of the Alamo alive?noyes- he let James Bowie escape to tell the tale of the lossyes- women and children like Susanna Dickinsom were sent to warn the Texans that they would meet the same fate as those at the Alamoyes- he let William Travis live out of respect for his rank
- 76. Multiple ChoiceWhich battle is this flag associated with?Battle of San JacintoBattle of GonzalesGrass FightBattle of the Alamo
- 77. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened at Washington-on-the-Brazos?The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed by TexansThe Treaties of Velasco were signedWilliam B. Travis writes his infamous letter for reinforcements at the AlamoThe Texan army captures Santa Anna
- 78. Multiple ChoiceWho is William B. Travis?Commander General of the Texan army during the Texas RevolutionEmpresario who helped settle a colony in TexasTexan army commander at the AlamoMexican army genral
- 79. Multiple ChoiceWho was the former congressman who fought at the Alamo?Davy CrockettSam HoustonJuan SeguinStephen F Austin
- 80. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?To state complaints about Mexican ruleTo name complaints about the Constitution of 1824To create a new government with three branchesTo make a plan for defeating Santa Anna's army
- 81. Multiple Choice
Who is James Bowie? Click All that apply.
leading the volunteer
soldiers at the battle of the Alamo
He was sick with pneumonia at the time of
the attack at the Alamo
He famous for his Bowie Knife
Was the Father of 9 children
Played a trick on the Mexican commander
- 82. Multiple Choice
Sam Houston was? Click All that Apply.
The Leader of regular Texas
Won the Battle of San Jacinto
Threw Santa Ana in prison
First President of Texas the Republic
- 83. Multiple Choice
Who is Davy Crockett? Click ALL that apply.
Politician and Soldier from Tennessee
was apart of the Mexican government
He was a soldier at the battle of the Alamo
Wanted to be a politician in Texas
He became upset with President Santa Anna and
moved to Texas to help reform the Mexican
Government
- 84. Multiple Choice
Who shared command of the Texan army and volunteers before becoming ill?
James Bowie
Davy Crockett
Susanna Dickinson
Sam Houston
- 85. Multiple ChoiceA military blockade of a city or fortressgarrisoncampaignparleyseige
- 86. Multiple ChoiceTo reject a bill passed by the legislaturerefugevetopetitionadopt
- 87. Multiple ChoiceThe soldiers at a military postgarrisonparleyseigecivilian
- 88. Multiple ChoiceWhich event completes the timeline?Council House FightAnnexation of TexasBattle of San JacintoTurtle Bayou Resolutions
- 89. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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 battle field.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.
- 90. Multiple ChoiceSam Houston led Texas forces at the Battle of San Jacinto; this is known as the _____________ battle.ShortestBloodiestLongestColdest
- 91. Multiple ChoiceI. Fall of the Alamo
II. Battle of San Jacinto
III. Goliad Massacre
IV. Battle of Gonzales
Which sequence correctly orders these four key events of the Texas Revolution?I, II, III, IVIII, IV, I, IIIV, I, III, IIII, IV, III, I - 92. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following events took place during the Revolutionary Era?Election of Sam Houston as governorSiege of the AlamoBeginning of the Mexican WarSettlement of Nacogdoches
- 93. Multiple ChoiceWhen did Texas join the Union?1836184518401838
- 94. Multiple ChoiceThe Texas flag can fly the same height as the United States flag.TrueFalse
- 95. Multiple ChoiceHow many flags have flown over Texas?OneThreeSixEight
- 96. Multiple ChoiceWhat river seperates Mexico and Texas?Colorado RiverRio Grande RiverMississippi RiverRed River
- 97. Multiple ChoiceThe people of Gonzalez made a white flag with a cannon on it and the words....."Come and Get it""Come and Bury it""Come and Fight""Come and Take It"
- 98. Multiple Choice
What phrase did Americans use to explain their expansion westward?
Trail of Tears
Industrial Revolution
The Great American Road Trip
Manifest Destiny
- 99. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Alamo originally built as?hospitalchurchfortwarehouse
- 100. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1836?
Ended the War
Created a Temporary Government
Started the war
stopped slavery
- 101. Multiple Choice
Colonel Fannin and his men surrendered at the battle of Goliad and were taken prisoner. Unarmed and defenseless they were executed by Mexican soldiers. This is known as
Fannin's defeat
remember the Alamo
The Goliad Massacre
The Massacre of Texas
- 102. Multiple Choice
This excerpt was written by William B. Travis. What is the main idea of this statement?
The Texans are afraid of the Mexican army
The enemy has us surrounded and we need reinforcements
Travis wants to surrender or retreat
If reinforcements arrive, the Texans will win
- 103. Multiple Choice
Which one of the speakers would most likely be a solider in the Mexican army?
Speaker A
Speaker B
Speaker C
Speaker D
- 104. Multiple Choice
What war strategy helped the Texans defeat the Mexican army at San Jacinto?
Setting up capture that lasted 7 days
Fighting the Mexican's troops with heavy fire
Setting fire to the Mexican's supplies and ammo
Surprising the soldiers during a quick afternoon nap
- 105. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly identifies the event being described?
Battle of San Jacinto
Runaway Scrape
Convention of 1836
Texas Independence Day
- 106. Multiple Choice
Why might have Santa Anna fly the blood red flag at the Alamo?
He signaled the need for reinforcements and supplies.
He was surrendering to the Texan army.
He wanted to join the Texan side for independence.
He would take no prisoners and show no mercy in the battle.
- 107. Multiple ChoiceIn which day does Texas win the Battle of GoliadOct 9, 1835May 11, 2017Oct 2, 1835
- 108. Multiple ChoiceHow many Americans were living in Texas in 1836?235,0001936
- 109. Multiple ChoiceWhich year did Texas lose the Battle of the Alamo?183518451836
- 110. Multiple Choice
People of Mexican heritage who considered Texas as their home during the early 19th century were known as:
Spaniards
Mexicans
Texicans
Tejanos
- 111. Multiple Choicein which time period did the Texas Revolution take place?yesterday1819-18321833-18361830-1832
- 112. Multiple ChoiceWhich five major battles occured during the Texas Revolution?battle of me, battle of youBattle of Gonzales, Battle of Goliad, Siege of Bexar, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San JancintoBattle of Gonzales, Battle of Goliad, Siege of Bexar, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of 1830Battle of Gonzales, Battle of Goliad, Siege of Bexar, Battle of the the bat.
- 113. Multiple Choice
How did the Mexican Army win the Battle of the Alamo?
By attacking the enemy when they were asleep
By siege
By massacre
By one cannon shot
- 114. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of a massacre?A large number of acres used in agriculture.To kill many at once.The leader of a group of calvary soldiers.Force times acceleration.
- 115. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a dictator?A person who rules with absolute powerA leader of a rebellionSomeone who makes moviesA law made by 3 or more people
- 116. Multiple ChoiceThis became an issue during the Revolution because it was difficult for Houston and Texas government to get and share informationammunitioncannonscommunicationtroops
- 117. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False. After the Battle of the Alamo, Texans continued to fight for their freedom.TrueFalse
- 118. Multiple ChoiceAnother word for grievance is _______________.complaintsolutiondictator
- 119. Multiple ChoiceHow did Santa Anna communicate to the Texans that he would take no prisoners because he considered them to be bandits or pirates and not soldiers?He flew the blood red flag "Death to the Traitors"He had the song "Deguello" playedHe sent a message "Surrender at Discretion" which stated all who fight against Mexico will die.All of these answers are correct
- 120. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Jim Bowie in a back room (Long Barracks) rather than fighting outside in the Alamo?He was ill with a lung disease and was unable to fightHe disagreed with Travis and was detained awaiting court martialHe was afraid to fight and was hidingHe was dishonorably discharged for disobeying Sam Houston's order to destroy the Alamo.
- 121. Multiple Choice
How outnumbered were the Texan soldiers at the Alamo?
200 : 1800
300 : 1800
500 : 700
200 : 1500
- 122. Multiple ChoiceThe first battle of the Texas Revolution broke out because of a ____________.cannoncatmissionnew law
- 123. Multiple Choice
How many Mexican soldiers died at the Battle of Gonzales?
1
5
11
243
- 124. Multiple Choice
About how many Mexican soldiers did Santa Anna bring to Texas?
6000
3000
12000
500
- 125. Multiple Choice
About how many Texans were in the Alamo?
Fewer than 200
About 500
About 1,000
- 126. Multiple Choice
The Texans executed Santa Anna after the Texas Revolution.
True
False
- 127. Multiple ChoiceThe Texans were able to win the Battle of San Jacinto thanks to a gift from the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. What was the gift?100 rifles for the infantryuniforms for the soldiers to wear50 horses for the cavalrytwo cannons known as the "twin sisters"
- 128. Multiple ChoiceWho were the only survivors of the Alamo?no one survived the battleeveryone survived the battleonly children (and one snake)only women, children, and a few slaves
- 129. Multiple ChoiceTo overthrow a current government and to set up a new oneDemocratRevolutionRepublican
- 130. Multiple ChoiceSoldiers who ride horses.JockeysCavalryCowboys
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