Texas Revolution Review

What was one of the main purposes of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• To encourage American settlers to move to Texas

• To outlaw further immigration from the United States

• To reduce taxes on goods from the United States

• To allow more enslaved Africans into Texas

What was the purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions in 1832?

• To declare independence from Mexico

• To declare loyalty to Santa Anna

• To request more ammunition from the U.S.

• To establish a new government in Texas

Stephen F. Austin was arrested in 1834 for trash talking Santa Anna and Mexico.

• True

• False

What did Stephen F. Austin claim about Santa Anna upon his return to Texas?

• He was a fair leader

• He had become a dictator

• He supported Texas independence

• He wanted peace with Texas

Who sent the "Victory or Death" letter from the Alamo?

• James Bowie

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Juan Seguin

What did the provisional Texas government declare on March 2, 1836?

• A truce with Mexico

• Independence from Mexico

• A new military strategy

• A peace treaty with Santa Anna

What was the main message of Travis's letter?

• Request for reinforcements

• Surrender to the enemy

• Celebration of victory

• Trade agreement

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836?

• The Texians won the battle

• The Mexican forces retreated

• All Texian defenders died

• The battle ended in a truce

Who was elected as the commander-in-chief of the Texian military during the Texas Revolution?

• George Childress

• Sam Houston

• David G. Burnet

• Lorenzo de Zavala

What battle officially started the Texas Revolution?

• Fredonian Rebellion

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales