TXH Unit 5 Review

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Who is the author of this famous “Victory or Death” letter, written from the Alamo?

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William B. Travis

Front

Why do Texans remember and celebrate the Battle of the Alamo?

Back

the courage of the Alamo defenders inspired the rest of Texas to fight for independence

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What event is being described in the quote? Options: Goliad Massacre, Texas Revolution, Siege of Bexar, Battle of San Jacinto

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Goliad Massacre

Front

Which Mexican General captured the Texans at Goliad and reluctantly carried out the “Goliad Massacre”?

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Jose Urrea

Front

What are the three branches of the Texas government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

What would be an appropriate title for this text box?

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Texan Grievances Against Mexico

Front

How are Sam Houston and Santa Anna alike?

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they were both strong leaders with military backgrounds

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How did Sam Houston discover Santa Anna's location?

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his scouts captured a Mexican courier

Front

Which of these people was captured and gave their enemy important information that affected the war? a Texan scout, a Mexican courier, an American spy, a French explorer

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a Mexican courier

Front

Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

• idea that the U.S. would spread to occupy all the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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• officially recognizing Texas as an independent country from Mexico

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0. watching and hoping that Texas would win their independence

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• refusing to accept the treaty because Santa Anna had been a prisoner when he signed

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idea that the U.S. would spread to occupy all the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans