Unit 5 Texas Revolution

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

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

• He was the first president of the independent Republic of 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

How did the Battle of Gonzales help Texas?

• It demonstrated the military strength of the Mexican army.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was strong

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which region

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

What was the purpose for the meeting at Washington-on-the-Brazos?

• design the “Come and Take It” flag

• create a plan to defend the Alamo

• establish an independent government

• negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the — 

• loss of Goliad
• surrender of Santa Anna
• death of William B. Travis
• defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?

• Battle of Gonzales
• Grass Fight
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Coleto

On March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 Men were Massacred in what city

• Anahuac
• Gonzales
• Goliad
• San Antonio

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of the Alamo
• Goliad Massacre
• Battle of San Jacinto