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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
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
C
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
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
begin preparing to right against Santa Anna
B
petition Santa Anna to grant themselves independence
C
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
D
align them selves with Santa Anna
3) What happened on April 21st 1836?
A
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
B
Annexation of Texas
C
Council House Fight?
D
Battle of San Jacinto
4) What event led to Stephen F. Austin changing his attitude about fighting for independence from Mexico?
A
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
B
arrest by Mexican officials
C
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
D
creation of the Mier y Terán report
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
Lorenzo de Zavala
C
Juan Seguin
D
Jim Bowie
7) Which region of Texas were most battles fought during the Texas Revolution?
A
North Central Plains
B
Coastal Plains
C
Great Plains
D
Mountains and Basins
8) Which of the following is true about the battles of the Texas Revolution?
A
With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.
B
Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.
C
Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from home.
D
Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battle field.
9) Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
A
Siege of the Alamo
B
Election of Sam Houston
C
Settlement of Nacogdoches
D
Council House Fight
10) The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —
A
loss of Goliad
B
surrender of Santa Anna
C
defeat of Sam Houston’s troops
D
death of William B. Travis
11) 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
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
James Fannin
B
Lorenzo de Zavala
C
William Travis
D
Sam Houston
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 was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
D
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
14) 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 showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
C
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
D
It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
15) In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —
A
establish an independent government
B
create a plan to defend the Alamo
C
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
D
design the “Come and Take It” flag
16) With the establishment of the Republic of Texas, citizens of Texas were granted —
A
voting rights for both men and women
B
liberties including freedom of religion
C
a guarantee to end slavery
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 rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the Mexican Army.
C
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican cannons.
D
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
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