The San Jacinto Monument is located near this Texas city.
What is "Houston"
100
It is the place that Mexican general Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston to end the Texas Revolutionary War.
Where is "San Jacinto"?
100
I am a Tejano who went to warn Sam Houston about the situation in San Antonio and remained with him to serve in the final battle for independence at San Jacinto.
Who is "Juan Seguin"?
100
Out of Goliad, San Jacinto, and the Alamo, it was the ONLY victory for the Texians.
What is "San Jacinto"?
100
Which of the following were not killed at the Alamo?
William Travis, Juan Seguin, David Crockett, James Bowie
Who is "Juan Seguin"?
200
Many Texians panicked when they heard about events like the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre. This panic led to many Texians deserting their homes to take refuge (safety) in the United States. This became known as the ___________ .
What is the "Runaway Scrape"?
200
George Washington is to the ___________ as Sam Houston is to the _____________.
What is the "American Revolution" AND "Texas Revolution"?
200
Many important events of the Texas Revolution occurred during this year including the initial declaring of independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos to the last battle of the Revolution at San Jacinto.
What is "1836"?
200
Popular sovereignty allows for _________ where people express their desires by voting to elect government leaders.
What are "elections"?
200
He was the commander in charge of the Texans at the Alamo.
Who is "William B. Travis"?
300
Like Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, this man was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Who is "George Childress"?
300
Place in chronological order: (1) Battle of Gonzales,
(2) Golidad Masscre, (3) Battle of San Jacinto, (4) Fall of the Alamo
What is "1, 4, 2, 3"?
300
Because it defended settlers moving to Texas and was a threat to the Mexican army, the _______ became a rallying point for the Texas Revolution.
What is "the Alamo"?
300
Their purpose was to show the Mexican government that the Texans were opposed to the Centralist ideas but supported Santa Anna, the Federalists, and the Constitution of 1824.
What are the "Turtle Bayou Resolutions"?
300
After James Fannin and his soldiers surrendered at Goliad (Battle of Coleto Creek), he and his soldiers were _________.
What is "executed"?
400
Like the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution allows for a representative government and separates the power of government into three separate _______.
What are "branches"?
400
Following the Runaway Scrape, Texans returning to their homes sometimes found their homes had been destroyed by the Mexican army and even by __________.
Who were the "Indians"?
400
In March of 1836, a group of Texans met as delegates at this location with the intention of establishing an independent government from Mexico.
Where is "Washington-on the-Brazos"?
400
Which of the following DID NOT occur during the Texas Revolution era? (1) Runaway Scrape (2) Battle of San Jacinto (3) Battle of Gonzales (4) Texas becomes a state
What is "Texas becomes a state"?
400
To incorporate (a country or other territory) within the domain of a state.
What is "annex or annexation"?
500
This event helped encourage the Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and that independence from Mexico could be achieved.
What is the "Battle of Gonzales"?
500
Mexico wanted to stop immigration from the United States to Texas so they passed this legislation.
What is the "Law of April 6, 1830?
500
When the Republic of Texas was established and the Texas Constitution was written, freedom of religion was guaranteed. Also the freedom to work and live as a free people was granted. However, this group of people was not included.
Who are "slaves"?
500
A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
What is a "siege"?
500
Who of the following was not at the Alamo: William B. Travis, Jim Bowie, Sam Houston