Texas Revolution

Which of the following events occurred first?

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Gonzales

• James Fannin's surrender at Goliad

• The siege of the Alamo

In what year did Texas win its independence from Mexico?

• 1519

• 1836

• 1718

• 1821

Which best describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

• A demand for changes to the Mexican Constitution in favor of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in 1832

• A reaction in Texas to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin in Mexico in January 1834

• A demonstration by supporters of the Texan fighters in the Alamo in 1836

• An attempt by settlers around Nacogdoches to declare their independence from Mexico in 1826

Which best describes the role of James Fannin in the Texas Revolution?

• He commanded the troops at Goliad that were massacred after surrendering to Mexican forces

• He commanded the forces at the Alamo who fought to the death against General Santa Anna

• He commanded the Texas army and defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto

• He commanded the troops that captured San Antonio

Which best explains the role played by William B. Travis in the Texas Revolution?

• He commanded the forces that defeated Santa Anna at hte Battle of San Jacinto

• He commanded the forces that preferred death over surrender in defending the Alamo

• He commanded the forces that surrendered at Goliad and were massacred by Mexican troops

• He was the first Anglo-American settler to declare the independence of Texas from Mexico

Which best explains the role of Juan N. Seguin in the Texas Revolution?

• He was one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• He helped Mexican General Santa Anna in his invasion of Texas in 1836

• He spoke for Spanish- speaking Tejanos at the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1836

• He was the leader of the Spanish-speaking Tejano volunteers who helped defend the Alamo against General Santa Anna

What officially ended the Texas Revolution and war between Mexico and Texas?

• Texas signed a Declaration of Independence

• Treaties of Velasco

• Siege of the Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

The battle that was fought on October 2, 1835. A group of revolutionary Texans, not wanting to give up the town cannon to Mexican soldiers, challenged the Mexicans to "Come and Take It."

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of the Sabine River

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

I am Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, president of Mexico, commander in chief of the army of operations, and I put myself at the disposition of the brave General Houston.... as a prisoner of war.

Santa Anna spoke these words after which major battle?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of San Antonio de Bexar

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

Which of the following was an observation made by Mier y Teran on his inspection trip?

• Texas settlers using American currency and signs in English

• Anglos outnumbering Mexicans 10:1

• Anglos buying Mexican goods instead of American goods

• Anglos attending Catholic Church