Texas History Spiral Review #2

During which era did Stephen F. Austin complete his journey to Texas with 300 families?

• Texas Revolution Era

• Civil War Era

• Mexican National Era

• Reconstruction Era

Why was Stephen F. Austin's colony successful in the early 1800s? (Select 2 answers)

• He travelled to Mexico to gain approval from the MX gov.

• He choose land with trees and access to rivers and streams.

• He worked alongside his father to secure new settlements in TX

• He spoke Spanish and worked well with the MX gov.

Which statements best describe the battles and their impact?

Groups:

(a) Battle of Gonzales

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(b) Battle of San Jacinto

• Texas gained its independence and captured Santa Anna at this battle

• the local militia fought the MX army to prevent the removal of a cannon

• Sam Houston was victorious over the Mx Army in a battle that lasted 18 minutes

• this battle initiated the war between the Texans and Mexico

On which date did 59 delegates sign and approve the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• 1519

• 1821

• 1836

• 18845

Which statement explains why the siege at the Alamo was a significant event of the Texas Revolution?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• The Battle of the Alamo inspired soldiers later
• The Alamo is a celebrated symbol of TX Rev
• Thousands of soldiers surrounded the Alamo
• The seige lasted 13 days

Match the roles of the significant individuals during the Texas Revolution to their name

Groups:

(a) George Childress

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(b) Sam Houston

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(c) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• He chaired committee writing the TX Dec. of Ind.

• Leader of Revolutionary army of Texas during TX Rev

• Dictator of MX and leader of MX army during TX Rev

In 1836, the people of Texas elected ​ (a)   to serve as the 1st President of Texas. He gained popularity during the revolution and in 1838 ​ (b)   was elected President of Texas. He believed that Texas should expand west, this led ​ (c)   to run for President again for a second term.

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau B. Lamar

Determine whether the statements describe Sam Houston, Mirabeua B. Lamar, or both men. Initiated a war aginst the Cherokees ​ (a)   . Elected President of the Republic of Texas ​ (b)   . Negotiated a treaty with the Cherokees ​ (c)   . Reduced the debts of the Texas government​ (d)   .

• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Both
• Sam Houston

Explain the significance for two of the following events that led to the Texas Revolution: The Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Teran Report, the Law of April 6th, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, the arrest of Stephen F. Austin.

How did Mexico attempt to peacefully maintain control of Texas?

Mexican officials encouraged new settlement in Texas.

(select the statement that provides evidence of this).

• MX won its Ind. from Spain

• Many settlers were Anglos and began to distrust the MX gov

• MX gov began working with empressarios to bring settlers to TX

• Santa Anna sent an army to put down the rebellion