Misunderstandings

Timeline of the Texas Revolution

Fredonian Rebellion - The Mier y Teran Report - The Law of April 6, 1830 - Turtle Bayou Resolutions - The Arrest of Stephen F. Austin - ?

 

The image above is a timeline of events leading to the Texas Revolution. What final event can be entered on the last section of the timeline above? 

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• to increase immigration to Texas

• to stop immigration to Texas

• to give land grant to Americans

• to keep immigrants from leaving Texas

One of the main purposes of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was to protest -

• the abolition of slavery in Mexico.

• Mexico's revolution against Spain.

• the unconstitutional actions of the Mexican government.

• Mexico's ban on immigration from the United States.

Why is the battle at the Alamo referred to as a siege?

• The defenders surrounded the enemy in hopes of forcing a surrender.

• The enemy brought too few weapons for it to be a fair battle.

• The defenders were victorious almost immediately.

• The defenders were surrounded in hopes they would be hoped they would be forced to surrender.

The massacre at Goliad can be compared to the battle of the Alamo because all of the Mexican soldiers were executed.

• True

• False

On October 2, 1836, Texians declared their independence from Mexico. Where did the Texians write the Texas Declaration of Independence? 

• Washington on the Brazos

• San Antonio

• Mexico City

• Washington D.C.

In which region did the events of the Texas Revolution take place? 

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Who did Sam Houston and the Texian Army defeat at the battle of San Jacinto?

• Spain

• Mexico

• The United States

• England

Which two events mark the beginning and end of the Texas Revolution?

• Fall of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Goliad Massacre

• Battle of Gonzales

What role did Santa Anna play in the Texas revolution?

• He was the founder and mayor of San Antonio.

• He was the commander of the garrison at Goliad.

• He was the general of the Mexican troops.

• He was the president of the Republic of Texas.