Texas Revolution

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• San Jacinto

• Texas

• Mexico

• Davy Crockett

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces

• The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.

Definition of Treaty

• leaders who takes total control

• being free to control oneself

• a formal agreement between countries

How would you describe the sequence of the battle of San Jacinto?

• Santa Anna escaped and let his forces to defeat Sam Houston.

• Riot broke out and the disagreement lent a hand in the demise of San Jacinto

• Sam Houston surprised an attack on the Mexican Gen. Santa Anna along the San Jacinto River. Due to the surprise attack, victory was Houston’s.

• A treaty was signed in Mexico. Sam Houston disagreed that it was what was best for the Mexican people. He led his men into battle, but fell to his death by Santa Anna’s sword.

The battle at San Jacinto lasted only __ minutes.

• 14

• 18

• 35

• 50

The MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto was...

• Texas winning it's independence from Mexico

• the capture of Santa Anna

• Sam Houston proving to other Texas fighters that he is always right

• Sam Houston avenging the Alamo and Goliad

The battle cry at San Jacinto was

• "Don't Mess With Texas"

• "Live Free or Die"

• "Remember The Alamo"

• "Victory or Death"

What event started the war between Texas and Mexico?

• Mexican officials removed a cannon from the city of Gonzales.

• Plans for a Mexican ambush were intercepted by Texas leaders.

• Texas soldiers moved into Mexican territory without permission.

• Starving Texans raided and stole food from a government

Bowie shared command of the Texan forces with __________ at the Battle of the Alamo.

• David Crockett

• Enrique Esparza

• Juan N. Seguin

• William B. Travis

Santa Anna became the president of __________ in 1833.

• France

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States