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The letters that William B. Travis wrote while in the Alamo were intended to...
a) notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
b) warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him
c) advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
d) inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

One of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to...
a) align them selves with Santa Anna
b) begin preparing to right against Santa Anna
c) petition Santa Anna to grant themselves independence
d) call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president

What happened on April 21st 1836?
a) Council House Fight?
b) Annexation of Texas
c) Battle of San Jacinto
d) Turtle Bayou Resolutions

What event led to Stephen F. Austin changing his attitude about fighting for independence from Mexico?
a) arrest by Mexican officials
b) creation of the Mier y Terán report
c) work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
d) participation in the Fredonian Rebellion

How did William B. Travis contribute to the independence of Texas
a) led the Texas Revolutionary forces
b) served as President of the Texas Republic
c) fought with Texans defending the Alamo
d) wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence

Which famous Texas went to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo, and served as a Tejano representative in the senate of the republic?
a) Jim Bowie
b) Jose Antonio Navarro
c) Juan Seguin
d) Lorenzo de Zavala

Which region of Texas were most battles fought during the Texas Revolution?
a) Mountains and Basins
b) Great Plains
c) North Central Plains
d) Coastal Plains

Which of the following is true about the battles of the Texas Revolution?
a) Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battle field.
b) With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.
c) Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.
d) Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from home.

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
a) Council House Fight
b) Siege of the Alamo
c) Election of Sam Houston
d) Settlement of Nacogdoches

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —
a) loss of Goliad
b) surrender of Santa Anna
c) death of William B. Travis
d) defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

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

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) Sam Houston
d) William Travis

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.

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.

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —
a) design the “Come and Take It” flag
b) create a plan to defend the Alamo
c) establish an independent government
d) negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico

With the establishment of the Republic of Texas, citizens of Texas were granted —
a) a guarantee to end slavery
b) plots of land to establish homesteads
c) liberties including freedom of religion
d) voting rights for both men and women

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 dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican cannons.
c) The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from behind.
d) The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the Mexican Army.

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