Texas Revolution Test Review SMARTER SMARTEST BRILLIANT GENIUS
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A person who comes to a country to settle is an _______.
A person who comes to a country to settle is an immigrant.
An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to a colony is an _______.
An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to a colony is an empresario
He received the first empresario contract to bring Anglo settlers to Texas.
He received the first empresario contract to bring Anglo settlers to Texas. Moses Austin
He became an empresario after his father’s death.
He became an empresario after his father’s death. Stephen F. Austin
GTT stands for _____.
GTT stands for _____. Gone to Texas
In the 1820 s and early 1830 s, many U. S. citizens wished to move to Texas even though it still belonged to Mexico because they wanted to buy cheap _____.
In the 1820 s and early 1830 s, many U. S. citizens wished to move to Texas even though it still belonged to Mexico because they wanted to buy cheap land.
Settlers liked the Constitution of 1824 because it supported state’s _______.
Settlers liked the Constitution of 1824 because it supported state’s rights.
The Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report and the Law of April 6, 1830 were all events leading to the Texas _________.
The Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report and the Law of April 6, 1830 were all events leading to the Texas Revolution.
When the Mexican government cancelled Hayden Edward’s land contract, he invaded Nacogdoches and declared its independence as the Republic of ________.
When the Mexican government cancelled Hayden Edward’s land contract, he invaded Nacogdoches and declared its independence as the Republic of Fredonia.
The Mier y Teran Report said that Anglos outnumbered Mexicans 10 to 1 in Texas and caused Mexico to pass the Law of _____ 6, 1830.
The Mier y Teran Report said that Anglos outnumbered Mexicans 10 to 1 in Texas and caused Mexico to pass the Law of April 6, 1830.
Name one of the three things the Law of April 6, 1830 did.
1. Outlawed U. S. Immigration 2. Outlawed trading with the U. S. 3. Forbid Slavery
He commanded the forces that preferred death over surrender in defending the Alamo.
He commanded the forces that preferred death over surrender in defending the Alamo. William Travis
He commanded the forces that defeated General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
He commanded the forces that defeated General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. Sam Houston
He was the leader of Spanish-speaking Tejano volunteers who helped defend the Alamo against General Santa Anna.
He was the leader of Spanish-speaking Tejano volunteers who helped defend the Alamo against General Santa Anna. Juan Seguin
He commanded the troops at Goliad that were massacred after surrendering to Mexican forces.
He commanded the troops at Goliad that were massacred after surrendering to Mexican forces. James Fannin
He believed the Texans were lawless foreigners who needed to be defeated and punished.
He believed the Texans were lawless foreigners who needed to be defeated and punished. Santa Anna
I was the Father of Texas who worked his whole life to make Texas a great place to live.
I was the Father of Texas who worked his whole life to make Texas a great place to live. Stephen F. Austin
I was known for getting into fights and brawls. I had a famous knife made and named for me.
I was known for getting into fights and brawls. I had a famous knife made and named for me. James Bowie
“Who will go with Old ______ Milam” was a speech I gave before a battle. I was killed by a sniper.
“Who will go with Old ______ Milam” was a speech I gave before a battle. I was killed by a sniper. Ben Milam
I told the U. S. Congress, “You can all go to Hell. I’m going to Texas. ” I died defending the Alamo.
I told the U. S. Congress, “You can all go to Hell. I’m going to Texas. ” I died defending the Alamo. David Crockett
I couldn’t go to the Alamo to help out defenders because I was in charge of guarding Goliad. I lost at Coleto Creek, and my men were executed at Goliad.
I couldn’t go to the Alamo to help out defenders because I was in charge of guarding Goliad. I lost at Coleto Creek, and my men were executed at Goliad. James Fannin
Travis’ famous letter from the Alamo ended with these words.
Travis’ famous letter from the Alamo ended with these words.
He was the main author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
He was the main author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. George Childress
At the Battle of Anahuac, William Travis led 25 men and fired how many shots?
At the Battle of Anahuac, William Travis led 25 men and fired how many shots? One shot
At the Consultation of 1835, Texas delegates elected _____ as commander of the military forces.
At the Consultation of 1835, Texas delegates elected _____ as commander of the military forces. Sam Houston
In this battle the Texans were led by Ben Milam against Mexican General Cos. This battle lasted 5 days with the Texans winning.
In this battle the Texans were led by Ben Milam against Mexican General Cos. This battle lasted 5 days with the Texans winning. The Battle of San Antonio
About _____ Texans and 600 Mexicans died at the Battle of the Alamo.
About _____ Texans and 600 Mexicans died at the Battle of the Alamo. 189
The Battle of the Alamo lasted about _____ minutes.
The Battle of the Alamo lasted about _____ minutes. 90 minutes
Colonel Fannin and his troops were executed at ____.
Colonel Fannin and his troops were executed at Goliad.
This battle won Texas’s independence from Mexico.
This battle won Texas’s independence from Mexico.
This battle won Texas’s independence from Mexico. The Battle of San Jacinto
How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?
How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last? 18 minutes
A lengthy military attack on a fortified place is a ____.
A lengthy military attack on a fortified place is a siege.
When Texas won its independence from Mexico, the new Texas nation was called ________.
When Texas won its independence from Mexico, the new Texas nation was called The Republic of Texas.
Who was overwhelmingly elected the first president of The Republic of Texas
Who was overwhelmingly elected the first president of The Republic of Texas Sam Houston
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