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Texas Revolution
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1) When did the Texans declare their Independence from Mexico?
A
March 16, 1836
B
November 3, 1835
C
October 2, 1835
D
March 2, 1836
2) Who led Texans to victory against Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?
A
Santa Anna
B
Davy Crockett
C
Jim Bowie
D
Sam Houston
3) The first clash between Texas colonists and Mexican authorities came in 1826 lead by ____.
A
Richard Fields
B
Stephen F. Austin
C
both b and c
D
the Edwards Brothers
4) What is believed to be the turning point in relations between the Mexican government and Texas colonists?
A
Fredonia Revolt
B
the law of April 6, 1830
C
Santa Anna revolting against Mexico's emperor
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 Gonzales
B
Treaty of San Jacinto
C
Treaty of Velasco
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 mineral deposits
B
the location of major seaports
C
the location of forests
D
the location of populated areas
8) Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
A
Council House Fight
B
Election of Sam Houston
C
Settlement of Nacogdoches
D
Siege of the Alamo
9) The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —
A
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
B
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
C
prevent Texas from declaring independence
D
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
10) What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
A
He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.
B
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
C
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
D
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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
Lorenzo de Zavala
B
William Travis
C
James Fannin
D
Sam Houston
12) How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
A
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
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 showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
13) In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —
A
establish an independent government
B
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
C
design the “Come and Take It” flag
D
create a plan to defend the Alamo
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
built irrigation systems for Texas farmers
D
protect Texans from American Indian tribes
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 rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.
C
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.
D
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.
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