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The Alamo
Battles of the Revolution
Early events of the Revolution
American Colonization
Texas Declaration of Independence
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I am beseiged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans." Who was the author of the statement above? F Lorenzo de Zavala G James Fannin H Sam Houston J William B. Travis
J William B. Travis
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We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the contest, and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid; none is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope! . . . Be men, be free men, that your children may bless their father's name. Why did Sam Houston say these words BEFORE the Battle of San Jacinto? A He was trying to convince the Texas army to surrender. B He thought his words would make the Mexican army retreat. C He was pleading with William Travis to send reinforcements. D He wanted Texas troops to fight courageously even though they might lose.
D He wanted Texas troops to fight courageously even though they might lose.
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. According to a resolution passed by the Consultation in 1835, what was Texas actually fighting for in its war against Mexico? A. independence from Mexico B. the Mexican Constitution of 1824 C. the Turtle Bayou Resolutions of 1832 D. repealing the ban on U.S. immigration
What is B. the Mexican Constitution of 1824
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What impact did Mexico's independence from Spain have on the colonization of Texas? A Mexicans began to search for gold in Texas. B Settlers in Texas were required to learn Spanish. C Thousands of people came to Texas to claim land. D Texas was given to Spain in a treaty to end the war.
What is C Thousands of people came to Texas to claim land.
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What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution? A He was the first governor of Texas. B He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence. C He was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
B He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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Who of the following was NOT killed at the Alamo? A Jim Bowie B Sam Houston C Davy Crockett D William Travis
B. Sam Houston
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Who lead the Texas Military in the Battle of San Jancinto?
What is Sam Houston
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Why was the Battle of Gonzales SIFNIFICANT? A It was the last conflict in the Mexican War. B It was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence. C Following this battle, the Republic of Texas was formed. D Santa Anna surrendered immediately after this battle.
What is B It was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.
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All of the following were rights guaranteed by the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824, EXCEPT the right to — F own slaves G have liberty H elect politicians J possess property
What is F own slaves
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The constitution of the Republic of Texas differed from the U.S. Constitution in that it Responses A. created a legislature with two houses, a Senate and a House. B. included a system of checks and balances and a Bill of Rights. C. divided power into three separate branches. D. declared that all government powers originate in the national government.
D. declared that all government powers originate in the national government.
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What was a strategic reason for defending the Alamo? A. It was located near the Texas border with Mexico. B. It had a large amount of supplies. C. It had more than 10,000 experienced troops ready to fight. D. It was a barrier between the Mexican army and Anglo towns to the north.
D. It was a barrier between the Mexican army and Anglo towns to the north
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Place the events in chronological order: i. Santa Anna arrives at the Alamo and demands surrender. ii. Santa Anna learns the Texan troops are divided among different leaders. iii. Santa Anna spares the life of Susanna Dickinson. iv. Santa Anna orders General Urrea to destroy rebel forces in South Texas and to seize Goliad. A. i→iii→ii→iv B. iii→iv→ii→i C. ii→iv→i→iii D. iv→i→iii→ii
What is C. ii→iv→i→iii
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Why was the Battle of Gonzales fought? F to recapture prisoners who escaped on the march from Mier to Mexico City G to disarm Texas fighters who threatened Santa Anna H to stop the Mexican army from taking control of the Gulf Coast J to stop the advance of Texas troops as they made their way toward San Antonio
What is G to disarm Texas fighters who threatened Santa Anna
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Which of the following was protected by the Constitution of 1824? F Catholicism G slavery H democracy J free enterprise
F Catholicism
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In what way did the Declaration of Independence written by George Campbell Childress differ from the U.S. Declaration of Independence? A. Childress included a list of complaints against Mexico. B. Childress disagreed with unfair British taxes. C. Childress disagreed with King George III. D. Childress’ opening statement declares the independence of the nation.
What is A. Childress included a list of complaints against Mexico.
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What was the main theme of William B. Travis's letter entitled "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World"? A. peace at any price B. retreat and reevaluate C. freedom at any cost D. an appeal for calm
C. freedom at any cost
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. Sam Houston's tactical retreat from Gonzales A. came just after his defeat at Gonzales. B. occurred before the battle of San Jacinto. C. began after the siege began at the Alamo. D. followed the Goliad Massacre.
What is B. occurred before the battle of San Jacinto
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All of the following were grievances stated in the Texas Declaration of Independence that were satisfied in the Constitution of 1836 EXCEPT: A need for freedom of religion B need for trial by a jury C need for three branches of government D need for a public school system
What is C. Need for three branches of government
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Which of the following is the MAJOR contribution of Stephen F. Austin? F leading the fight for Texas Independence G bringing the first American settlers to Texas H acting as Texas ambassador to Mexico J serving as the first president of the Republic of Texas
What is G bringing the first American settlers to Texas
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How did General Santa Anna impact the delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1836? Responses A. He caused them to abandon their loyalty to Mexico. B. He had many of them arrested. C. He inspired them to join the fight at the Alamo. Incorrect Submitted answer D. He forced them to leave the convention.
What is A. He caused them to abandon their loyalty to Mexico.
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Use the information about the Alamo to answer the question. “On March 5, Travis called his men together. He allowed each man to choose whether to leave the Alamo…. One account, perhaps a myth, stated that Travis drew a line in the dirt in front of the Alamo chapel. He asked those who wished to stay to cross over the line.” Travis was offering his men the choice between: A. war and peace. B. the United States and Texas. C. life and death. D. Texas and Mexico.
C. life and death.
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What EFFECT did the massacre at Goliad have on the Texas Revolution? F It made Texans more determined to fight. G It brought the United States into the war with Mexico. H It caused the Texans to ask for peace with Mexico.
What is F It made Texans more determined to fight.
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Alamo : William Travis :: Goliad : _______ F Lorenzo de Zavala G James Fannin H Sam Houston J Davy Crockett
G James Fannin
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Compared to the Convention of 1832, the Convention of 1833 represented what kind of shift in the attitude of Texas settlers? Responses A. a growing resentment of U.S. meddling in Texas B. a greater willingness to accept Mexican rule C. a softening of their anger toward Mexico D. an increase in their demands for independence
What is D. an increase in their demands for independence
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. When the Constitutional Convention of 1836 began, some of the delegates wanted to leave the meeting. They thought they should go to join the fight at the Alamo. Sam Houston was able to convince these delegates that joining the battle was not a good idea. As delegates, they had urgent business to handle. The most pressing task they faced was the creation of a government for Texas. Sam Houston said that the fight at the Alamo was happening because Texas did not have a strong government. Houston knew that for the revolution to succeed, it needed to have direction. This passage from the text indicated that the most urgent problem facing Texas during its revolution was A. the siege and conquest of the Alamo. B. refusal of delegates to attend important conventions. C. the lack of fighting spirit among its troops. D. organized and effective government.
What is D. organized and effective government.