Unit 5 Test

Analyze this primary source: “We had enemy on the right, within a wood, at long musket range. Our front, though level, was exposed to the fire of the enemy, who could keep it up without impunity from his sheltered position.”

Which of the following statements best describes Colonel Pedro Delgado’s point of view regarding the location of the Mexican and Texian camps at the Battle of San Jacinto:

• a. He felt confident that the location of the Mexican camp was well chosen, especially in relation to the Texian camp

• b. He felt unsettled by the location of the Mexican camp in relation to the Texian camp

• c. He felt that the location of the Mexican camp gave them a clear view of the Texian army

• d. He felt that while the location of the Mexican camp was not ideal, the Texians were still in range

Analyze this primary source: “Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid with all dispatch– The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country-- .”

In this letter to “The People of Texas & all Americans in the World”, which statement best describes William B. Travis’ perspective regarding his situation at the Alamo:

• a. That he felt confident he could continue to hold his position at the Alamo for an extended period

• b. That he hoped his appeal to Americans would resonate and that they would join the cause at some point

• c. That he was confident that without reinforcements, there is no way he could hold his position & he hoped his appeal to Americans & their values would encourage them to join (and quickly!)

• d. That he did not think that he would be able to persuade any Americans to join him at the Alamo

One of the most significant outcomes of the Battle of Refugio was:

• a. The loss of 150 men who were part of Colonel Fannin’s garrison prior to the Battle of Coleto

• b. The defeat of the Goliad garrison

• c. The imprisonment of Amos B. King and Lt. William Ward

• d. The end of the Texas Revolution after a decisive victory for the Mexican army

4. All of the following influenced General Sam Houston to continually retreat during March and the first part of April 1836, except:

• a. Houston felt his troops were untested and untrained, and needed more time to prepare b. Houston wanted to carefully choose the location of any potential battle c. Houston’s troops were still significantly outnumbered by the Mexican Army d. Houston felt that his troops were ready, however he wanted to wait for reinforcements from the U.S.

• a. Houston felt his troops were untested and untrained, and needed more time to prepare b. Houston wanted to carefully choose the location of any potential battle c. Houston’s troops were still significantly outnumbered by the Mexican Army d. Houston felt that his troops were ready, however he wanted to wait for reinforcements from the U.S.

• a. Houston felt his troops were untested and untrained, and needed more time to prepare b. Houston wanted to carefully choose the location of any potential battle c. Houston’s troops were still significantly outnumbered by the Mexican Army d. Houston felt that his troops were ready, however he wanted to wait for reinforcements from the U.S.

• d. Houston felt that his troops were ready, however he wanted to wait for reinforcements from the U.S.

Analyze this primary source: “My motive in sparing the life of Santa Anna was to relieve the country of all hostile enemies without further bloodshed, and to secure his acknowledgement of our independence.”

Sam Houston made this statement in a speech before the citizens of Texas– which of the following statements BEST describes his perspective and reasoning for allowing Santa Anna to return to Mexico, instead of having him executed in Texas?

• a. Houston believed that returning Santa Anna to Mexico was the only way to end the war

• b. Houston believed that returning Santa Anna to Mexico was the only way to secure peace without further battles and to ensure the Mexican Government would recognize the Republic of Texas

• c. Houston believed that executing Santa Anna would only prolong the war

• d. Houston believed that utilizing General Santa Anna as a bargaining chip was the most effective way to ensure that the Mexican Government would recognize the Republic of Texas

After participating in the Anahuac Disturbances, this group of Texans– led by John Austin– retreated out of fear of retribution from Colonel Bradburn– while they were in hiding, they wrote the following document, explaining the actions they had taken in Anahuac:

• a. The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• b. The Declaration of the People of Texas

• c. The Texas Declaration of Independence

• d. The letter “To the People of Texas”

Which of the following gatherings of delegates produced the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas?

• a. The Consultation

• b. The Convention of 1836

• c. The Convention of 1832

• d. The Convention of 1833

The people of these settlements were among the first to be affected by the approach of the Mexican Army into Texas:

• a. San Antonio

• b. Nacogdoches

• c. San Felipe de Austin

• d. San Patricio

Why did Colonel James C. Neill leave his command post at the Alamo?

• a. He did not feel he could fulfill his duties as commander

• b. He decided he wanted to return home

• c. He left to take care of ill family members

• d. He felt that James Bowie and William B. Travis would be better commanders

. Which of the following is one of the reasons that Sam Houston argued the Alamo should not be used by the Texian garrison in San Antonio

• a. Houston considered San Antonio to be unimportant, and not worth defending

• b. Houston was certain that General Santa Anna was not going to head to San Antonio, and thus it wasn’t worth stationing men there

• c. Houston was unsure as to whether Colonel Neill was up to the task of holding the mission

• d. Houston felt the size of the complex and length of the walls would need 1,000 soldiers to appropriately defend--- men that the Texian did not have