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Who was in charge of the Texas Army at Goliad?
A. James Fannin
B. William Travis
C. James Bowie
D. Sam Houston
A. James Fannin
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"The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise the garrison are to be put to sword, if the fort is taken... I shall never surrender or retreat."
- William Travis' letter, February 24, 1836
The primary effect of the letter above was ─
A. It was intercepted by Santa Anna and it never reached its destination.
B. The U.S. government sent soldiers and helped the Texans save the Alamo.
C. The letter arrived too late for help, but inspired Texans to fight on.
D. Travis did not send the letter, and it was found after the fall of the Alamo.
C. The letter arrived too late for help, but inspired Texans to fight on.
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Which Texas leader was most responsible for this headline?
A. William B. Travis
B. David G. Burnet
C. Lorenzo de Zavala
D. Sam Houston
D. Sam Houston
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In which year would this headline possibly have appeared in the newspapers?
A. 1824
B. 1830
C. 1821
D. 1836
1836
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The report issued by Mier y Teran expressed concern that_________________________.
the influence of the United States in Texas was growing stronger
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This is a headline from February 24, 1836.
VICTORY OR DEATH!
William B. Travis was inspired by the words of Patrick Henry's famous American Revolution speech, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death." As commander of the Alamo he used similar words in his letter, "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," to show -
A. that freedom is worth dying for.
B. Sam Houston that he needed time to train his army of volunteers.
C. that Santa Ann would gather more soldiers from Mexico.
D. that Santa Anna had decided to fight to the death.
A. that freedom is worth dying for.
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Which of these best completes the diagram above?
A. Battle of Gonzales
B. Battle of Alamo
C. Battle of San Jacinto
D. Battle of Anahuac
B. Battle of Alamo
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How did Texans react to the massacre at Goliad?
A. Texans joined the Mexican army.
B. They remained neutral.
C. Texans disagreed with Fannin’s surrender.
D. They were angered and the Texas Army grew.
They were angered and the Texas Army grew.
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What is significant about the Battle of San Jacinto?
A. It encouraged more Texans to join the army
B. It led to the massacre of 400 Texans
C. Texans were encouraged to go to the United States
D. Texas won its independence from Mexico
Texas won its independence from Mexico
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What is the best title for the diagram above?
A. Life of Stephen F. Austin
B. Colonization of Texas
C. Events Leading to the Texas Revolution
D. Establishment of Missions
Events Leading to the Texas Revolution
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Place the following events in chronological order.
Spanish Explorers map the coast of Texas
The mission San Antonio is established
Mexico achieves its independence from Spain
Texas declares its independence from Mexico
Place the following events in chronological order.
First Event: Spanish Explorers map the coast of Texas
Second Event: The mission San Antonio is established
Third Event: Mexico achieves its independence from Spain
Fourth Event: Texas declares its independence from Mexico
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The accomplishments shown on the tombstone are associated with whom?
George Childress
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What statement were the Texans making by using this flag?
A. Surrendering was necessary.
B. Mexican troops would be given food and shelter.
C. They were being polite to the Mexican troops.
D. The Texans dared the Mexican troops to fight.
The Texans dared the Mexican troops to fight.
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"I have shown that our cause is just and righteous, that we support that great cause of mankind and free people; our objective is independence, as a new republic, or perhaps to become part of the United States, but either course we choose it will be by OUR choice. With these remarks said I will give a toast - The constitutional rights and the security and peace of Texas, these ought to be maintained but jeopardized as they are now, they demand a call to arms by the free people of Texas!!! Let a general consultation of Texans be convened as speedily as possible to be composed of the best men in this country!!"
─Stephen F. Austin, 1835
How did Austin's view about dealing with the Mexican Government change while he was imprisoned in Mexico?
A. Austin finally gave up on his dream of settling Texas and all Anglo settlers returned to the United States.
B. Austin decided that Texans needed to support the Mexican Government.
C. Austin's opinion was that trying to work peaceably with Santa Anna was almost impossible, so he called for war against Mexico once he got back to Texas.
D. Austin refused to support becoming part of the United States and wanted to work for peace between the U.S. and the Mexican governments at all costs.
Austin's opinion was that trying to work peaceably with Santa Anna was almost impossible, so he called for war against Mexico once he got back to Texas.
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- created the first constitutional government in Texas
- gave Texans certain rights
- Santa Anna ignored these rights
- conflicted with the Law of April 6, 1830
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
A. Constitution of the United States of 1781
B. Constitution of the Republic of Texas
C. Mexican Constitution of 1824
D. Texas State Constitution
C. Mexican Constitution of 1824
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Why did Texans declare their independence from Mexico?
A. Texans felt that they were well represented in the Mexican government.
B. Texans did not want to learn Spanish or live under democratic rule.
C. Texans believed they were being denied their individual and political rights.
D. Texans wanted the Mexican government to move the capital city to Texas
Texans believed they were being denied their individual and political rights.
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This Texas Revolutionary leader was best known as the co-commander during the siege of the Alamo, but was stricken with pneumonia and unable to fight with his weapon of choice on the day of the attack ________.
James Bowie
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Use the quote and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
“War is our only recourse. There is no other remedy. We must defend our rights, ourselves, and our country by force of arms.”
— Stephen F. Austin
What event caused Stephen F. Austin to make this statement?
A. His journey to Texas
B. His imprisonment in Mexico
C. The colonists were angry with him
D. His imprisonment in the U.S.
His imprisonment in Mexico
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What best completes the diagram above?
A. Law of April 6, 1830
B. Turtle Bayou Resolutions
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Mexican Constitution of 1824
B. Turtle Bayou Resolutions
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Which best completes the diagram?
A. Mier y Teran’s Report
B. Turtle Bayou Resolution
C. Different Viewpoints of Mexican Settlers
D. Law of April 6, 1830
A. Mier y Teran’s Report
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Why was the Battle of Gonzales important?
A. It convinced the United States to form an alliance with Mexico.
B. It was the last conflict in the Mexican War.
C. It was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.
D. Mexico surrendered after that battle.
C. It was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.
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- led a rebellion against President Bustamante
- became president of Mexico the first time in 1833
- had Stephen F. Austin arrested because of a letter he wrote to Texas colonists.
- took over the Mexican government and became a dictator.
The statements in the box above describes ____________.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
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Although the outcome of these two events depicted above favored Santa Anna and the Mexican Army, they became_______________for the Texians at the Battle of San Jacinto.
inspirations for a Victory
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According to the chart above, what caused the Mexican government to investigate the Anglo settlements?
A. Fredonian Rebellion
B. Passage of the law of April 6, 1830
C. Election of Santa Anna
D. Settlement of the Old 300 to Texas
A. Fredonian Rebellion
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