Texas History Worksheet (Page 2)

What was the difference in the first and second battles at the Alamo between the Texans and the Mexican army?

• Tejanos fought for Mexico in the first battle and fought with the Texans in the second battle

• Mexican troops surrendered to the Texans in the first battle and defeated the Texans in the second battle

• Native American troops joined the Texans during the second battle

• Native Americans helped the Texans in the first battle but sided with Mexico during the second battle

What impact did the Fredonia Rebellion on December 18, 1826 have on the Mexico/Texas relations?

• Mexico and Texas wrote a treaty deciding borders

• Mexican government feared Texas settlers were taking over Texas

• Mexico evicted all Anglo settlers from Texas

• Mexico feared the Native Americans were getting too involved

On June 13, 1832 the colonists adopted resolutions which came to be known as the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, declaring their _______.

• loyalty to Mexico

• planned rebellion

• independence

• own constitution

Texans first called a convention to discuss changes needed in Texas after being unhappy with Mexican rule. Fifty-eight delegates met at what was later called the _______.

• Convention of 1832

• Convention of 1833

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• Law of April 6, 1830

The letter above 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

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.

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —

• design the “Come and Take It” flag

• create a plan to defend the Alamo

• establish an independent government

• negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico

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 of the following led Texas colonists to declare their independence from Mexico, soon followed by the Texas Revolution?

• the failure of the Mexican government to recognize the "Declaration of the People"

• The election of Santa Anna as president of Mexico

• the battles of Gonzales and Goliad

• Santa Anna not upholding the Constitution of 1824 and Texans had been denied inalienable rights

What may have been a factor in Fannin's surrender and capture at Coleto Creek?

• fewer men than the Mexican army

• did not get the message warning of the Mexican troops approach

• Failure to leave when Sam Houston ordered him and his troops to leave Goliad

• trusting General Urrea and attempting to sign a peace treaty with the Mexicans