Texas Revolution

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• San Jacinto

• Texas

• Mexico

• Davy Crockett

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces

• The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.

How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act similarly to contribute to the independence of Texas?

• Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.

• Both authored major portions of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• Both gained support from American Indian groups for fighting Mexican forces.

• Both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.

The Victory or Death letter was intended to --

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

• warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna's approaching army

• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

Definition of Treaty

• leaders who takes total control

• being free to control oneself

• a formal agreement between countries

How would you describe the sequence of the battle of San Jacinto?

• Santa Anna escaped and let his forces to defeat Sam Houston.

• Riot broke out and the disagreement lent a hand in the demise of San Jacinto

• Sam Houston surprised an attack on the Mexican Gen. Santa Anna along the San Jacinto River. Due to the surprise attack, victory was Houston’s.

• A treaty was signed in Mexico. Sam Houston disagreed that it was what was best for the Mexican people. He led his men into battle, but fell to his death by Santa Anna’s sword.

Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they —

• struggled to farm lands around Gonzales

• desired to join the army of Sam Houston

• feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna

• wanted slavery despite the Mexican banned

What direction did Santa Anna's army move while chasing Sam Houston's army?

• North

• East

• South

• West

During Texas' fight for independence, Sam Houston and his troops retreated to avoid battle with the Mexican military. Why did he continuously withdraw his troops?

• to give his troops time to train

• he did not believe in the fight against Mexico

• he was not getting paid enough money

• he was trying to make a peace treaty with Mexican authorities

This old mission was used as a fort and was the sight of one of the most important battles of the war.

• San Jose

• Austin, Texas

• San Jacinto

• The Alamo