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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —block Mexicans from settling in Texasend the trade between Texas and Mexicoprevent Texas from declaring independencestop immigration from the United States to Texas
- 2. Multiple Choice
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.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?Lorenzo de ZavalaJames FanninSam HoustonWilliam Travis
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the Battle of Gonzales help Texas?
It demonstrated the military strength of the Mexican army.
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was strong
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which region
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose for the meeting at Washington-on-the-Brazos?
design the “Come and Take It” flag
create a plan to defend the Alamo
establish an independent government
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —loss of Goliadsurrender of Santa Annadeath of William B. Travisdefeat of Sam Houston’s troops
- 8. Multiple ChoiceName the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?Battle of GonzalesGrass FightBattle of San JacintoBattle of Coleto
- 9. Multiple ChoiceOn March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 Men were Massacred in what cityAnahuacGonzalesGoliadSan Antonio
- 10. 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
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen William B. Travis wrote his famous letter, which ended in Victory or Death, what did he want to happen?Raise the morale of his men in the AlamoGet reinforcements for the AlamoClaim victory against Santa AnnaDiscourage his men from fighting Santa Anna
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did Texas win its independence?1821184518361835
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat was created to prevent U.S. immigration into Mexico/Texas?Law of April 10A wallLaw of April 6None of the above
- 14. 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
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Mier y Teran report resulted in-Mexico surrendering to Texas officialsMexican officials sending soldiers to enforce laws.Allowed more Anglos to come to Texas.Building of more Protestant churches.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who did the Mexican government send to investigate after the Fredonian Rebellion?
Edwards Brother
Stephen F Austin
Mier y Teran
Col. Bradburn
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which document ended the Texas Revolution:
Texas Declaration of Independence
Texas Constitution
Treaty of Velasco
Bill of Rights
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who wrote the letter "Victory or Death" and was co-commander of the Alamo?
James Bowie
Davy Crockett
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which battle does this flag represent and why was it used?
Battle of San Jacinto, to taunt the Mexican army
Battle of Concepcion, to surrender
Battle of Gonzales, to taunt the Mexican army
Battle of Gonzales, to surrender
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWho led the Fredonian Rebellion?Hayden EdwardsTeam EdwardEdward MorrisDavid Bowie
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which geographical region of Texas did the majority of the battles take place?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
- 22. Multiple Choice
The battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in what?
loss of Goliad
death of William B Travis
independence of Texas by the surrender of Santa Anna
defeat of Sam Houston's troops
- 23. Multiple Choice
One of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to-
align themselves with Santa Anna
begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna
petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
- 24. Multiple Choice
Texas wanted the same rights they had in the U.S., such as
a guarantee to end slaver
plots of land to establish homesteads
freedom of religion
voting rights for both women and men
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which era did Texas Declare independence
Texas Statehood
Texas Revolution
Mexican National
Texas Independence
- 26. Multiple Choice
What happened to Stephen F. Austin that made him want to fight for independence?
Mexico stealing the cannon
Being arrested
having his land stolen
Indian attacks
- 27. Multiple Choice
Who had to travel farther for battle, because the battles were far from Mexico City
Texas troops
Mexican Troops
U.S. Troops
French Troops
- 28. Multiple Choice
What was the physical geography like at coleto creek
Rolling hills
Open Prairie
Mountains
Piney woods
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