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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.

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 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

How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act similarly to contribute to the independence of Texas?

• Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.

• Both authored major portions of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• Both gained support from American Indian groups for fighting Mexican forces.

• Both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.

Match the following

• Battle of Saratoga

• Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America

• Valley Forge

• Washington's troops survived brutal winter

• Treaty of Paris

• first shots of the war

• Yorktown

• British army surrendered to Washington

• Lexington and Concord

• convinced the French to join the Americans

Select the location on the map that was purchased in 1803 from France for $15 million by Thomas Jefferson.

How did Abraham Lincoln wanted to treat the South? (a)  

• harshly

• leniently

• severely

• rigorously

Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)  

• Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James K. Polk

The Victory or Death letter was intended to --

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

• warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna's approaching army

• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo