Famous Texans Quiz

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

• Jim Bowie

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

• Lorenzo de Zavala

What the intention of this letter?

• 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 take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

With the establishment of the Republic of Texas, citizens of Texas were granted —

• a guarantee to end slavery

• plots of land to establish homesteads

• liberties including freedom of religion

• voting rights for both men and women

How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?

• The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.

• The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.

• The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.

• The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —

• loss of Goliad

• surrender of Santa Anna

• death of William B. Travis

• defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?

• Council House Fight

• Siege of the Alamo

• Election of Sam Houston

• Settlement of Nacogdoches

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

• He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• end the trade between Texas and Mexico

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop immigration from the United States to Texas