Grade 7 Quiz #4: The Texas Revolution

What was the difference in the first and second battles at the Alamo between the Texans and the Mexican army?

• Tejanos fought for Mexico in the first battle and fought with the Texans in the second battle

• Mexican troops surrendered to the Texans in the first battle and defeated the Texans in the second battle

• Native American troops joined the Texans during the second battle

• Native Americans helped the Texans in the first battle but sided with Mexico during the second battle

Which public treaty was signed by Santa Anna and the Texans to end the Texas Revolution and what provisions were included in the treaty?

Which of the following was a major cause of the Texas Revolution?

• The election of Santa Anna as president of Mexico

• The battles of Gonzales and Goliad

• The failure of the Mexican government to recognize the 'Declaration of the People'

• Santa Anna not upholding the Constitution of 1824

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 was not getting paid enough money

• He did not believe in the fight against Mexico

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

The 'Runaway Scrape' was the evacuation of Texas settlers living between the Colorado and Brazos rivers during the Texas Revolution. What was the cause of this event? (Select TWO correct answers)

• A hundred year flood threatened the region

• News of Sam Houston and the Texan army retreat

• A severe drought made the area unlivable

• The advancement of the Mexican army into Texas

Where did the Texans force Santa Anna's army to surrender?

• San Antonio

• Goliad

• Gonzalez

• San Jacinto

What significant impact did the Law of April 6, 1830, have on Texas? (Select TWO correct answers)

• The law encouraged the immigration of Mexican and European families to Texas

• The law authorized the use of slave labor in Texas

• The law stopped immigration from the United States into Texas

• The law officially made Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna a dictator of Mexico

• The law severed diplomatic ties between Mexico and the United States

Who called upon his fellow Texans and Americans to join the fight at the Alamo in 1836?

• Haden Edwards

• Zachary Taylor

• Winfield Scott

• William Travis

The Turtle Bayou Resolution declared what?

• Loyalty to Mexico

• Planned rebellion

• Independence

• Own Constitution

Who became Commander-in-Chief of the Texas army?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett