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Texas Revolution
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1) When did the Texans declare their Independence from Mexico?
A
March 2, 1836
B
March 16, 1836
C
October 2, 1835
D
November 3, 1835
2) Who led Texans to victory against Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?
A
Davy Crockett
B
Jim Bowie
C
Santa Anna
D
Sam Houston
3) The first clash between Texas colonists and Mexican authorities came in 1826 lead by ____.
A
both b and c
B
the Edwards Brothers
C
Stephen F. Austin
D
Richard Fields
4) What is believed to be the turning point in relations between the Mexican government and Texas colonists?
A
Fredonia Revolt
B
Santa Anna revolting against Mexico's emperor
C
the law of April 6, 1830
D
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
5) After winning the battles at Gonzales and Goliad, the Texans marched to ___ and laid siege.
A
San Antonio
B
Nacogdoches
C
Washington-on-the Brazos
D
San Felipe
6) What treaty was signed to end the war and recognize Texas as an independent nation?
A
Treaty of Velasco
B
Treaty of San Jacinto
C
Treaty of Gonzales
D
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
7) Which factor was most influential in determining the location of many battles during the Texas Revolution?
A
the location of populated areas
B
the location of mineral deposits
C
the location of forests
D
the location of major seaports
8) Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
A
Siege of the Alamo
B
Settlement of Nacogdoches
C
Council House Fight
D
Election of Sam Houston
9) The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —
A
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
B
prevent Texas from declaring independence
C
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
D
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
10) What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
A
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
B
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
C
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
D
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
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 showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
B
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
C
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
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
establish an independent government
B
design the “Come and Take It” flag
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
return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms
B
establish a prison system for the Texas justice system
C
protect Texans from American Indian tribes
D
built irrigation systems for Texas farmers
15) How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
A
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
B
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.
C
The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.
D
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.
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