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Unit 6A: Texas Revolution
Test Description: This is a unit test for Westover Park
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1) When did the Texans declare their Independence from Mexico?
A
November 3, 1835
B
March 16, 1836
C
March 2, 1836
D
October 2, 1835
2) Who led Texans to victory against Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?
A
Sam Houston
B
Santa Anna
C
Jim Bowie
D
Davy Crockett
3) The first clash between Texas colonists and Mexican authorities came in 1826 lead by ____.
A
Richard Fields
B
the Edwards Brothers
C
both b and c
D
Stephen F. Austin
4) What is believed to be the turning point in relations between the Mexican government and Texas colonists?
A
Santa Anna revolting against Mexico's emperor
B
the law of April 6, 1830
C
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
D
Fredonia Revolt
5) After winning the battles at Gonzales and Goliad, the Texans marched to ___ and laid siege.
A
San Antonio
B
San Felipe
C
Nacogdoches
D
Washington-on-the Brazos
6) What treaty was signed to end the war and recognize Texas as an independent nation?
A
Treaty of Gonzales
B
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
C
Treaty of San Jacinto
D
Treaty of Velasco
7) What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
A
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
B
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
C
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
D
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
8) Which factor was most influential in determining the location of many battles during the Texas Revolution?
A
the location of forests
B
the location of mineral deposits
C
the location of populated areas
D
the location of major seaports
9) Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
A
Siege of the Alamo
B
Election of Sam Houston
C
Council House Fight
D
Settlement of Nacogdoches
10) The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —
A
prevent Texas from declaring independence
B
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
C
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
D
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
11) Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
A
William Travis
B
Lorenzo de Zavala
C
James Fannin
D
Sam Houston
12) How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
A
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
B
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
C
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
D
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
13) In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —
A
design the “Come and Take It” flag
B
establish an independent government
C
create a plan to defend the Alamo
D
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
14) The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —
A
built irrigation systems for Texas farmers
B
return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms
C
protect Texans from American Indian tribes
D
establish a prison system for the Texas justice system
15) 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 above.
B
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.
C
The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.
D
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
16) All the follow are true about Juan Seguin except
A
Sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo
B
was born in the United States
C
Served as a Tejano representative in the State of the Republic
D
Remained with Sam Houston until the final battle of the Texas Revolution
17) Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —
A
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
B
creation of the Mier y Terán report
C
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
D
arrest by Mexican officials
18) Where is the San Jacinto Monument located
A
Near Houston
B
Near Amarillo
C
Near El Paso
D
Near Dallas
19) Travis's Letter to the People of Texas and the United States was written to
A
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
B
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
C
warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him
D
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
20) How did the Turtle Bayou Resolution help Santa Anna
A
align the colonist with Santa Anna
B
petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
C
begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna
D
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
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