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Unit 5: Texas Independence
Test Description: Unit 5: Texas Independence
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1) The letters that William B. Travis wrote while in the Alamo were intended to...
A
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
B
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
C
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
D
warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him
2) One of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to...
A
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
B
petition Santa Anna to grant themselves independence
C
begin preparing to right against Santa Anna
D
align them selves with Santa Anna
3) What happened on April 21st 1836?
A
Council House Fight?
B
Battle of San Jacinto
C
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
D
Annexation of Texas
4) What event led to Stephen F. Austin changing his attitude about fighting for independence from Mexico?
A
creation of the Mier y Terán report
B
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
C
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
D
arrest by Mexican officials
5) How did William B. Travis contribute to the independence of Texas
A
served as President of the Texas Republic
B
wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
C
led the Texas Revolutionary forces
D
fought with Texans defending the Alamo
6) Which famous Texas went to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo, and served as a Tejano representative in the senate of the republic?
A
Jose Antonio Navarro
B
Jim Bowie
C
Juan Seguin
D
Lorenzo de Zavala
7) Which region of Texas were most battles fought during the Texas Revolution?
A
Great Plains
B
Mountains and Basins
C
Coastal Plains
D
North Central Plains
8) Which of the following is true about the battles of the Texas Revolution?
A
Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from home.
B
With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.
C
Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battle field.
D
Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.
9) Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
A
Settlement of Nacogdoches
B
Election of Sam Houston
C
Council House Fight
D
Siege of the Alamo
10) The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —
A
loss of Goliad
B
death of William B. Travis
C
defeat of Sam Houston’s troops
D
surrender of Santa Anna
11) The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —
A
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
B
prevent Texas from declaring independence
C
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
D
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
12) Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
A
Lorenzo de Zavala
B
William Travis
C
Sam Houston
D
James Fannin
13) What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
A
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
B
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
C
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
D
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
14) How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
A
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
B
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
C
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
D
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
15) In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —
A
create a plan to defend the Alamo
B
establish an independent government
C
design the “Come and Take It” flag
D
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
16) With the establishment of the Republic of Texas, citizens of Texas were granted —
A
voting rights for both men and women
B
a guarantee to end slavery
C
liberties including freedom of religion
D
plots of land to establish homesteads
17) How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
A
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from behind.
B
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
C
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican cannons.
D
The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the Mexican Army.
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