Exploring the Texas Revolution: Key Events and Battles

What significant event did Stephen Austin initiate on September 19, 1835?

• A call to arms to every village in Texas

• The formation of the Texas Rangers

• A peace treaty with Mexico

• A declaration of independence

What was the outcome of the surprise attack by Mexican cavalry on October 28th?

• A stunning victory for the Texans

• A stalemate

• A retreat by both sides

• A victory for the Mexicans

Who was suggested to take command to gain recognition from the United States?

• Colonel Bowie

• Sam Houston

• William Barrett Travis

• Davy Crockett

What was the significance of the red flag seen by the Texan forces?

• It was a call for reinforcements

• It meant no clemency, no surrender, no prisoners

• It signaled a truce

• It indicated a retreat

What was the estimated size of Santa Anna's army during the siege of the Alamo?

• 100 to 500 men

• 1,500 to 6,000 men

• 500 to 1,000 men

• 10,000 to 15,000 men

What was the fate of the defenders of the Alamo?

• They were captured and imprisoned

• They were all killed

• They managed to escape

• They surrendered and were paroled

What was the main priority of the settlers at Washington-on-the-Brazos after the fall of the Alamo?

• To form a legitimate government

• To retreat to the United States

• To negotiate with Santa Anna

• To seek immediate revenge

What happened to the men serving under Colonel James Fannin at Goliad?

• They joined forces with Sam Houston

• They were killed by Santa Anna's orders

• They were paroled and sent to New Orleans

• They retreated to the United States

What was the outcome of the final battle where Santa Anna was captured?

• Santa Anna was killed

• Santa Anna escaped

• Santa Anna was captured and forced to order his troops to leave Texas

• Santa Anna surrendered and joined the Texan forces

What was the primary role of the newly formed Texas Rangers?

• To protect the lives of settlers and patrol the borders

• To serve as a formal army

• To establish new settlements

• To negotiate with Mexican forces