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"I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna — I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man — The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken — I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls — I shall never surrender or retreat."
- Letter from the Alamo February 24, 1836
Who is the likely author of the letter?
F James Trapp
G Sam Perkins
H William B. Travis
J Lorenzo de Zavala
WHO IS WILLIAM B. TRAVIS?
Even after the Civil War ended, fighting raged on in Texas because --
F Troops did not read the newspaper.
G The government of Texas wanted to continue the war.
H News about the end of the war traveled slowly.
J Texas was winning the war.
WHAT IS News about the end of the war traveled slowly?
Which of the following events took place during the Revolution era?
A election of Sam Houston as governor
B siege of the Alamo
C beginning of the industrial revolution
D settlement of Nacogdoches
WHAT IS SIEGE OF THE ALAMO?
Which of the following is one of the main differences between the US Bill of Rights and the Texas Bill of Rights?
The Texas Bill of Rights has been amended hundreds of times UNLIKE the US Bill of Rights (1-10 amendments)
Which of the following was a result of the Compromise of 1850?
A Texas became the leader in industrial production.
B California was added to the Union as a free state.
C Texas remained the same size and gained coastal land all the way to the Pacific
D Texas gained more land for voting polls in the panhandle
WHAT IS California was added to the Union as a free state?
George Washington is to the American Revolution, as ______________ is to the Texas Revolution.
A General Cornwallis
B Santa Anna
C Sam Houston
D William Johnson
WHO IS SAM HOUSTON?
How does the Texas Constitution reflect the democratic principle of popular sovereignty?
A It uses elections to determine many government officials.
B It guarantees protection of government land and property rights.
C It separates the two branches of government.
D It secures unlimited powers in the constitution.
What is uses elections to determine many government officials?
Which of the following events CAUSED Texas and other southern states to immediately to secede from the Union?
F the 1860 election of President Lincoln
G the resignation of Governor Houston
H the end of slavery in the United States
J the invasion of Union troops
WHAT IS the 1860 election of President Lincoln
Which part of the US and Texas Constitutions ensure individual freedoms?
WHAT IS BILL OF RIGHTS?
I was President of the United States I ordered troops to Texas in a show of force to Mexico. I helped to add territory to the size of the United States by winning the US Mexican War. Who am I?
F Keith Hernandez
G Winfield Scott
H James K. Polk
J Audie Murphy
WHO IS JAME K. POLK
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
F Lorenzo de Zavala
G James Fannin
H Sam Houston
J William Travis
WHO IS JAMES FANNIN?
Which issues were responsible for Texans JOINING the South in the war?
A slavery, states rights and sectionalism
B Tariff of 1830 and manifest destiny
C Dred Scott and Marbury decisions
D Invasion of U.S. Troops and European blockades
WHAT IS slavery, states rights, and sectionalism
All of the following were associated with the Battle of Palmito Ranch EXCEPT:
F fought along the Rio Grande River
G fought after the surrender of the Confederacy to the North
H stopped in mid battle by agreement of both sides
J last military conflict of the Civil War in Texas
What is stopped in mid battle by agreement of both sides?
Which of the following best describes how the Texas Constitution limits government?
What is It separates the branches and powers?
(Checks and Balances)
In the Compromise of 1850, Texas sold land to the United States that eventually became parts of —
F New York, Indiana, and Colorado.
G Ohio, Kentucky, and Nevada.
H Arkansas, Virginia, and Utah.
J New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado.
WHAT IS New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado?
When I refused to take an oath of loyalty to the Confederate States of America, I was replaced as governor of Texas. Who am I?
F William Rightmire
G Sam Houston
H Austin Sweeny
J Abraham Lincoln
WHO IS SAM HOUSTON?
During the presidency of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the Texas Rangers —
F protected settlers from English mercantilism
G waged war against the American Indians
H helped establish Texas settlements in present day Florida
J worked with the US President to establish a Navy
WHAT IS waged war against the American Indians?
How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?
A Most Texans believed new railroads would not help the economy.
B Most Texans did not own slaves and did not care either way.
C Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.
D Most Texans wanted to end trade with foreign countries.
WHAT IS Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy?
Which of the following is included in BOTH the US CONSTITUTION & TEXAS CONSTITUTION?
WHAT IS Separation of powers, checks and balances, and Bill of Rights
Border disputes can lead to war. This was the case with the --
A Mexican American War
B Civil War
C Kansas Revolution
D American Revolution
WHAT IS MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
If you were writing a paper about the administration of Mirabeau Lamar and the effect of his administration on conflict with American Indians, you would be sure to include which of the following in your text evidence?
A 2nd President of Texas
B spent money on education and military
C occurred great debt during his term
D All of the above are correct
WHAT IS ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE CORRECT?
Which of the following is MOST likely the reason Sam Houston won the Texas presidential election of 1836 with 80% of the vote?
A Most Texas were aware of his background and support of the Indian tribes.
B Most Texans viewed his opponents as trustworthy and honest.
C Most Texans admired his leadership skills.
D He attracted the support of people favoring U.S. war with France.
WHAT IS Most Texans admired his leadership skills.
In the War of 1812, The Battle of New Orleans was actually fought after the end of the war – news not arriving there in time to stop it. Which of the following had a similar circumstance in Texas related to the Civil War?
A Battle of Galveston
B Red River Campaign
C Battle of Palmito Ranch
D Battle of Sabine Pass
WHAT IS Battle of Palmito Ranch?
Which of the following freedoms are found in the 1st Amendment of the US Bill of Rights?
F Voting and Speech
G Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition
H Speech, Voting, Quartering, Jury Trial
J Religion, Bear Arms, Suffrage, States Rights, Petition
WHAT IS...Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition
Why did Texas agree to the Compromise of 1850, which required it to sell land to the United States?
A It feared the US would revoke its statehood.
B It considered the land undesirable for settlements.
C It believed the US would claim it without payment.
D It needed money to pay its debts.
WHAT IS It needed money to pay its debts.