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What role did Plácido Benavides play in the Texas Revolution?

• He was a soldier for Santa Anna.

• He was a civic leader and ally of the Texans.

• He was a spy for Mexico.

• He was a neutral party.

What was Plácido Benavides most famous for during the Texas Revolution?

• His leadership in battles.

• His daring horseback ride to warn Texans.

• His negotiations with Santa Anna.

• His invention of new weapons.

How far did Plácido Benavides ride to warn the Texans in Goliad?

• 10 miles

• 25 miles

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

Where did Plácido Benavides live out the rest of his life?

• San Antonio

• Mexico City

• New Orleans

• Austin

Who was threatening to retake the town that Benavides warned about?

• Martin de León

• Santa Anna

• Guadalupe Victoria

• American Indian tribes

What position did Plácido Benavides hold in Guadalupe Victoria?

• Mayor

• Alcalde (civic leader)

• General

• Governor

Which towns did Plácido Benavides contribute to the resistance efforts?

• San Antonio and Austin

• Gonzales and Goliad

• Houston and Dallas

• El Paso and Laredo

What was the outcome for Benavides after the Texas Revolution?

• He became a hero in Texas.

• He was exiled to Mexico.

• He had to leave Texas.

• He became governor of Texas.

What did Benavides do during his early career?

• He was a teacher.

• He assisted the commissioner of Martin de León's colony.

• He was a farmer.

• He was a merchant.

Why did Benavides oppose Santa Anna?

• He wanted to be the leader of Mexico.

• He supported the Texans seeking independence.

• He was bribed by the Texans.

• He was related to Martin de León.