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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
San Jacinto
Texas
Mexico
Davy Crockett
- 2. Multiple Choice
How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?
The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces
The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.
The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.
The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act similarly to contribute to the independence of Texas?
Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.
Both authored major portions of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Both gained support from American Indian groups for fighting Mexican forces.
Both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Victory or Death letter was intended to --
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna's approaching army
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
- 5. Multiple Choice
Definition of Treaty
leaders who takes total control
being free to control oneself
a formal agreement between countries
- 6. Multiple Choice
How would you describe the sequence of the battle of San Jacinto?
Santa Anna escaped and let his forces to defeat Sam Houston.
Riot broke out and the disagreement lent a hand in the demise of San Jacinto
Sam Houston surprised an attack on the Mexican Gen. Santa Anna along the San Jacinto River. Due to the surprise attack, victory was Houston’s.
A treaty was signed in Mexico. Sam Houston disagreed that it was what was best for the Mexican people. He led his men into battle, but fell to his death by Santa Anna’s sword.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they —
struggled to farm lands around Gonzales
desired to join the army of Sam Houston
feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna
wanted slavery despite the Mexican banned
- 8. Multiple Choice
What direction did Santa Anna's army move while chasing Sam Houston's army?
North
East
South
West
- 9. Multiple Choice
During Texas' fight for independence, Sam Houston and his troops retreated to avoid battle with the Mexican military. Why did he continuously withdraw his troops?
to give his troops time to train
he did not believe in the fight against Mexico
he was not getting paid enough money
he was trying to make a peace treaty with Mexican authorities
- 10. Multiple Choice
This old mission was used as a fort and was the sight of one of the most important battles of the war.
San Jose
Austin, Texas
San Jacinto
The Alamo
- 11. Multiple Choice
The battle at San Jacinto lasted only __ minutes.
14
18
35
50
- 12. Multiple Choice
The MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto was...
Texas winning it's independence from Mexico
the capture of Santa Anna
Sam Houston proving to other Texas fighters that he is always right
Sam Houston avenging the Alamo and Goliad
- 13. Multiple Choice
The battle cry at San Jacinto was
"Don't Mess With Texas"
"Live Free or Die"
"Remember The Alamo"
"Victory or Death"
- 14. Multiple Choice
The flee of terrified civilians leaving after the Battle of the Alamo became know as the...
Big Escape
Runaway Challenge
the Goliad Massacre
Runaway Scrape
- 15. Multiple Choice
Definition of Independence
eaders who takes total control
a formal agreement between countries
being free to control oneself
- 16. Multiple Choice
Definition of Dictator
leaders who takes total control
a formal agreement between countries
being free to control oneself
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