Settlers who came to Texas can best be described as what?

pioneers who moved to Texas any time land was available., people of nationalities who moved to Texas for many reasons

What does it mean to have a Republic type of government?

the people vote for representatives in government

George C. Childress is known for what?

Writer of the Texas Declaration of Independence

After the Battle of San Jacinto Texas became closer to becoming a what?

Independent nation (Republic of Texas)

What letter is considered the most heroic document in Texas History?

William Travis' letter to the people requesting troops

What is an inalienable right?

A right that cannot be taken away by the government

What was the importance of the Battle of Gonzales?

The beginning of the Texas Revolution

What did the Secret part of the Treaty of Velasco state?

Mexico would recognize Texas' independence

The Battle of the Alamo is considered a turning point because it did what?

inspired others to fight for Texas

What important decision was made at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos?

Texas declared Independence from Mexico

Which of the following was a reason the Anglo Texans liked the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

had many similarities to the US Consitution

The victory at San Jacinto was significant because?

Santa Anna easily surrendered to the Texas Army

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1
Settlers who came to Texas can best be described as what?
pioneers who moved to Texas any time land was available.
runaways from the United States
people of nationalities who moved to Texas for many reasons
empresarios who helped settle Texas
2
What does it mean to have a Republic type of government?
the military is in charge of the government
the people vote for representatives in government
Congress decides who makes the laws.
the president makes all the decisions
3
This person brought their army to Texas to defeat the Texans. Was ruler of Mexico.
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
George Washington
Stephen F. Austin
4
While president of the Republic of Texas, Houston and Lamar both did what?
both favored controlling lands held by Native Americans
agreed to increase the army and navy
had difficulties with debt
Wanted annexation by the US
5
What of these historical figures were survived the Battle of San Jacinto?
James Fannin
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
6
What was the final straw that led to Texas declaring war against Mexico?
the restrictions on U.S. immigration
The battle of Velasco
the arrest of William B. Travis at Anahuac
the imprisonment of SFA
7
What leadership quality lead SFA to be called the Father of Texas?
Military Experience
Knowledge of the law
Dedication to Texas
Ability to speak Spanish
8
George C. Childress is known for what?
President of Mexico
Fighting at the Alamo
Writer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
President of the United States
9
After the Battle of San Jacinto Texas became closer to becoming a what?
Confederate State
U.S. State
Independent nation (Republic of Texas)
Mexican State
10
What letter is considered the most heroic document in Texas History?
Davy Crockett's letter Santa Anna seeking mercy
William Travis' letter to the people requesting troops
Fannin asking for a surrender.
SFA letter calling for Texas to be a separate state
11
Who was originally in command of the Alamo prior to the battle?
David Crockett
James Neill
William Travis
Sam Houston
12
This was the 1st attempt from Anglo settlers to secede from Mexico. Led by the Edwards Brothers
Mexican-American War
Fredonian Rebellion
Texas Revolution
fight for Nacogdoches
13
What is an inalienable right?
A right that cannot be taken away by the government
a right that only belongs to citizens in the US
a right that only exists when a country is at war.
a right that is granted to people by state governments.
14
What did Travis promise in his letter to the world?
remembering liberty and patriotism as he fights
answering all demands with cannon shot
to get reinforcements
to die like a soldier
15
What was the importance of the Battle of Gonzales?
The declaration of Texas' independence
the first ever battle ever between Mexico and Texas
The end of Mexican rule in Texas
The beginning of the Texas Revolution
16
What did the Secret part of the Treaty of Velasco state?
Texas would stop fighting Texas if Santa Anna is exiled
Texas would pay Mexico $10 million
Mexican Army would not fight Texas for 20 years
Mexico would recognize Texas' independence
17
The Battle of the Alamo is considered a turning point because it did what?
led to the execution of Santa Anna
inspired others to fight for Texas
encouraged the annexation of Texas
It was the final battle if the Texas Revolution
18
What important decision was made at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos?
They ordered the destruction of the Alamo
Santa Anna recognized Texas as an independent nation
War with Mexico was the only solution
Texas declared Independence from Mexico
19
Which of the following was a reason the Anglo Texans liked the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
All the power was centralized in the national government
had a national government and no state government
had many similarities to the US Consitution
It allowed religious freedom
20
Battle of Coleto, Execution at Goliad, Runaway Scrape, Battle of San Jac, what is in common?
Mexican Revolution
Texas Revolution
Treaty of Velasco
Chicken War
21
The victory at San Jacinto was significant because?
Santa Anna easily surrendered to the Texas Army
Sam Houston hurt his ankle
Texas became independent of Mexican Rule
It was considered the longest battle in American History
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What was the leading export for Texas in the 1830s?
Cattle
Cotton
Snakeskin
Furs

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