Texas History Unit 5 Review

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?

• Council House Fight
• Siege of the Alamo
• Election of Sam Houston
• Settlement of Nacogdoches

Which event completes the timeline above?

• Council House Fight
• Annexation of Texas
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas
• end the trade between Texas and Mexico
• prevent Texas from declaring independence
• stop immigration from the United States to Texas
  

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Lorenzo de Zavala
• James Fannin
• Sam Houston
• William Travis

The famous Texan pictured above contributed to the independence of Texas by —

• leading the Texas Revolutionary forces
• serving as President of the Texas Republic
• fighting with Texans defending the Alamo
• writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

The letter above was intended to —

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
• warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him
• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —

• design the “Come and Take It” flag
• create a plan to defend the Alamo
• establish an independent government
• negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —

• arrest by Mexican officials
• creation of the Mier y Terán report
• work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
• participation in the Fredonian Rebellion