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- 1. Multiple Choice
The fight at Gonzales in 1835 and the siege and battle of the Alamo occurred during the _________ and _________ Era of Texas.
Revolution
Republic
Mexican
National
Spanish
French
US
Mexican
- 2. Multiple Choice
Choose the date on which the Battle of Gonzales took place
October 2, 1835
March 6, 1836
March 27, 1836
April 21, 1836
May 14, 1836
- 3. Multiple Choice
Choose the date on which the Goliad Massacre took place
October 2, 1835
March 6, 1836
March 27, 1836
April 21, 1836
May 14, 1836
- 4. Multiple Choice
Choose the date on which the Treaties of Velasco were signed
October 2, 1835
March 6, 1836
March 27, 1836
April 21, 1836
May 14, 1836
- 5. Multiple Choice
Choose the date on which the Battle of San Jacinto took place
October 2, 1835
March 6, 1836
March 27, 1836
April 21, 1836
May 14, 1836
- 6. Multiple Choice
Choose the date on which the Fall of the Alamo took place
October 2, 1835
March 6, 1836
March 27, 1836
April 21, 1836
May 14, 1836
- 7. Multiple Choice
The heroism of those in the Alamo ______________ other Texans to carry on the struggle and to continue fighting for freedom.
inspired
discouraged
terrified
chose
- 8. Multiple Choice
Texas declared independence from Mexico in
1835
1836
1845
1821
- 9. Multiple Choice
• Tejano leader who was originally with Travis at the Alamo
• Left the Alamo to deliver message to Houston for need of reinforcements
• Remained with Houston and led Tejanos at Battle of San Jacinto
Juan Seguin
Lorenzo de Zavala
Erasmo Sequin
Brigido Guerrero
- 10. Multiple Choice
-- Took over the Mexican government and became a dictator.
-- Led the Mexican army at the Battle of the Alamo.
-- Against or no longer followed the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
Santa Anna
Cos
Iturbide
Urrea
- 11. Multiple Choice
Texan commander who led the Alamo defenders
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
James Bowie
James Fannin
- 12. Multiple Choice
Colonel James Fannin and his troops surrendered to General Urrea after their defeat at the Battle of Coleto Creek. This led to the
Runaway Scrape
Battle of Refugio
Goliad Massacre
Battle of the Alamo
- 13. Multiple Choice
George Washington : American Revolution :: __________________ : Texas Revolution.
Stephen F. Austin
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
- 14. Multiple Choice
The only reinforcements that the Texan men of the Alamo received were _______ men from Gonzales
22
32
42
30
- 15. Multiple Choice
“The enemy are laughing you to scorn… You must retreat no farther. The country expects you to fight. The salvation of the country depends on your doing so.”
–- President David G. Burnet, 1836
This letter was addressed to:
Stephen F. Austin
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
- 16. Multiple Choice
How many minutes did the Battle of San Jacinto last?
17
18
20
90
- 17. Multiple Choice
A bugle call or military song that means the army under siege was about to be destroyed without mercy.
El Deguello
El Chupacabra
El Peligro
El Derecho
- 18. Multiple Choice
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men at the Battle of
Coleto Creek
The Alamo
San Jacinto
Matamoros
- 19. Multiple Choice
The "Victory or Death" letter above was intended to inform other Texans that _______________ were needed at the Alamo.
Reinforcements
Regulators
Cannons
Beeves
- 20. Multiple Choice
Fall of the Alamo
Burning of Gonzales
Large force of Mexicans advancing
Fear spreads and citizens flee eastward
The Consultation of 1835
The Constitutional Convention of 1836
The Runaway Scrape
Causes of the Texas Revolution
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which speaker below best represents the point of view of a Tejano supporter of Texas?
I am a Mexican rancher living near the Rio Grande. I keep watch for troop movements around or near the border. I am politically neutral to the conflict in Tejas.
I am a Mexican courier in San Antonio. Santa Anna executed my brother years ago at the Battle of Medina. In fear of my own life, I pledge my loyalty to him.
I am a Mexican born and raised in Tejas. I supported the Mexican
Federalist Constitution of 1824, but grew concerned with the rise of the Anglo population of Texas. Regarding my role in the conflict I remain undecided.
I support the Mexican Federalist Constitution of 1824. I am oppressed by the current, Centralist regime in Mexico led by the dictator, Santa Anna. Therefore, I have moved to Tejas where I can farm my own land and fight to protect it.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which 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 battlefield.
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.
- 23. Multiple Choice
This map correctly shows where the battle of the Alamo took place.
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
James Fannin
Sam Houston
William B Travis
James Bowie
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which battle is shown?
Alamo
Goliad
Gonzales
San Jacinto
- 26. Multiple Choice
The end of which battle is shown?
Alamo
Goliad
Gonzales
San Jacinto
- 27. Multiple Choice
Who is this?
William B. Travis
Stephen F. Austin
Jim Bowie
Davy Crockett
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