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Unit 6
Test Description: Alamo and Texans Independence
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which region of TX?
A
Great Plains
B
Mountains and Basins
C
Coastal Plains
D
North Central Plains
2) 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
James Fannin
C
William B. Travis
D
Sam Houston
3) The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —
A
defeat of Sam Houston's troops
B
surrender of Santa Anna
C
loss of Goliad
D
death of William B. Travis
4) How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto Creek?
A
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers
B
The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting
C
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men
D
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above
5) How did the defense of the Alamo help the Texans war effort?
A
It allowed the United States to send soldiers south into Texas
B
It allowed the Mexican government time to file a grievance against the Texan rebels
C
It gave Sam Houston time to recruit and train soldiers for his army
D
It gave Santa Anna's men time to rest
6) The Battle of San Jacinto was fought near what present-day city?
A
San Antonio
B
Houston
C
Austin
D
Dallas
7) How did Sam Houston take advantage of the geography at the Battle of San Jacinto?
A
He saw Santa Anna's army was surrounded by swamp and marshland making it hard to retreat
B
He saw Santa Anna's men camped near valleys and cornered them between mountains
C
He knew his men could easily escape along the San Jacinto River
D
He saw the open field as the perfect space to mount an attack against the Mexicans
8) How did Santa Anna make a critical mistake before the Battle of San Jacinto started?
A
He allowed his men to go home to Mexico and visit their families
B
He marched his army towards the Texas delegates who were trying to form a government
C
He asked for more of General Cos' soldiers to join his army at San Jacinto
D
He and his men were asleep with no one out watching for the Texan army
9) What was the fate of Santa Anna after he was captured?
A
He was shot and killed by the Texan army
B
He was taken prisoner and thrown in prison
C
He was tried publicly with a judge and jury
D
He was publicly executed by hanging
10) Which of the following statements is true of the Mexican Army?
A
With each victory they burned the city down
B
With each battle they got further away from their capital
C
They had less soldiers than the Texans
D
They had less training than the Texans
11) Who ended up taking command of the Alamo because someone fell ill??
A
James Fannin
B
William Travis
C
Sam Houston
D
Jim Bowie
12) How many days did the Battle of the Alamo last?
A
10
B
13
C
12
D
11
13) Why is the Battle of the Alamo remembered?
A
Texas won independence here
B
Santa Anna died in the battle
C
Because of the bravery of the Texans
D
It was a great victory for the Texans
14) Place the following events in the correct order in which they occurred: Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre
A
Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Goliad Massacre
B
Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of the Alamo
C
Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto
D
Goliad Massacre, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto
15) Where did William Travis lead the Texan Army?
A
Gonzales
B
The Alamo
C
San Jacinto
D
Goliad
16) How did William Travis communicate with the other Texas leaders to ask for help?
A
Telegraph
B
Phone
C
Letters
D
Email
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