Texas History CBA #3 Review 2020-2021

1 How were James Bowie and Davy Crockett similar?

• both served as commanders in the regular Texas army

• both acted as couriers & scouts during the Texas Revolution

• both forced to leave the fighting at Alamo b/c of illness

• both frontiersmen who volunteered for the Texas Revolution

2 One of the effects of the Turtle Bayou resolutions was that the Texans chose to —

• align themselves with Santa Anna and Mexico, NOT the MX gov't.

• begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

• revolt against Santa Anna

• call for Santa Anna to resign his presidency

3 Why did Philip Nolan concern Spanish leaders in Mexico?

• He was suspected of plotting to claim land in TX for the US

• He was known for spying on Spanish activities for France

• He stole mustangs rom North Texas prairies

• He was thought to be helping pirates stash gold

4 Which event happened on March 2, 1836?

• Surrender of Santa Anna

• World War I

• Texas declares its' independence from Mexico

• Fredonian Rebellion

5 The Travis letter 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 retreat

• request help because Santa Anna’s army was surrounding them

6 James Fannin, a Texas leader, is best known for

• defeating Santa Anna

• surrendering @ the Battle of Coleto Creek & being executed @ Goliad

• writing the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution

• defending the Alamo

7 Which famous Texan is described by the information in this box?

• Jim Bowie

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Juan Seguin

• William B. Travis

8 Which action was taken as a result of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• Mexican officials arrested Stephen F. Austin.

• Federalist leaders overthrew the Mexican Centralist government.

• MX gov't sent General Mier y Teran to report on what was happening in Texas

• TX leaders called for a Consultation to consider declaring independence

9 At the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna

• fought brilliantly to his death

• was captured the next day and surrendered Texas to Sam Houston

• ordered a retreat of Mexican troops at the 19 minute mark

• countered the Texian attack with a barrage of cannon fire.

10 What was a major goal of the Law of April 6, 1830

• ​to gain Texas's independence from Mexico

• ​to draw more immigrants from Louisiana

• ​to strengthen economic ties b/w Texas and the United States

• stop immigration from the United States and limit American influence in TX