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Texas Revolution EXAM Process - 0-100
1. Which of the following was a reason the Anglos liked the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
A. It allowed them freedom of religion
B. It had only one branch of government
C. It had many similarities to the US Constitution
D. Elections for President were held every three years instead of four
Use your knowledge of social studies and the following passage to answer # 2
Growing concerns over the possibility of revolution in the Mexican territory led Mexican officials to take
steps to make Texas a less attractive place to settle in order to stop the flow of Anglos pouring in from the
US. Mexican President Guerrero abolished slavery in Mexico in 1829. In 1830, Mexican officials passed a
law to limit immigration from the United States. It placed customs duties on good coming into Texas from
the United States. Mexican soldiers were sent to Texas to enforce these new laws and previous laws Anglos
were ignoring.
2. Which title is most appropriate for the above passage?
A. Mexico abolishes slavery
B. Mexico tightens its grip on Texas
C. Texas talks of Revolution
D. Texas calls off immigration from the US
3. Which of the following was an observation made by Mier y Teran on his inspection trip.
A. Anglos speaking Spanish
B. Anglos outnumbering Mexicans 5:1
C. Anglos buying Mexican goods instead of American goods
D. Anglos attending Catholic church
4. What was significant about the Battle of Gonzales?
A. It showed that Texans were willing to use military force if necessary
B. It demonstrated that the Texas forces were very small and badly trained
C. It proved that the Texas leaders were superior to their Mexican counterparts
D. It established that most Texans did not support rebellion
5. For what is William Barrett Travis best known?
A. He led the Texas force at Coleto Creek
B. He defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto
C. He commanded the Texans against Santa Anna’s forces at the Alamo
D. He led the Army of the People at the Siege of Bexar
6. What document has been called the most heroic document in Texas history?
A. Stephen F, Austin’s letter calling for Texas to become a separate state
B. William Travis’ letter to General Houston requesting more aid or volunteers to defend the
Alamo
C. David Crockett’s letter to Santa Anna asking for mercy
D. Colonel Fannin’s letter to General Urrea asking for a conditional surrender
Use the following excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer question # 7
“They may have won the Battle of San Antonio, but we defeated them at the Alamo and at Coleto
Creek. We will show those Anglo Texians that there is no room in Mexico for Texas Independence.”
7. Who would have been most likely to have made the above statement?
A. A soldier in the Texan army
B. A survivor of the Massacre at Goliad
C. A child who survived the Alamo
D. An officer in the Mexican army
8. Which of these people would give the most accurate account of what happened at the Alamo?
A. Juan Seguin
B. Susanna Dickinson
C. James Fannin
D. Sam Houston
9. Which battle preceded the Goliad massacre?
A. San Jacinto
B. Coleto Creek
C. Gonzales
D. Alamo
10. Why did Santa Anna decide to have all of the Texian defenders put to death at the Alamo
and Goliad?
A. He didn’t want to feed prisoners
B. He wanted to make an example out of those who opposed him
C. He wanted to give the land back to the Tejanos
D. His commanders had persuaded him to do so
11. The victory at San Jacinto was significant because
A. Sam Houston was permanently wounded in the leg
B. Texas became independent from Mexican rule
C. Santa Anna easily surrendered to the Texas army
D. It was considered the longest fought battle in American history
Use the following graphic to answer #12
Battle
Siege of
Bexar
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of
Gonzales
12. Which of the following events correctly finishes this sequence?
A. Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad “Massacre”)
B. Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad “Massacre”)
C. Battle of the Alamo, Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad “Massacre”), Battle of San Jacinto
D. Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad Massacre), Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto
Use this graphic and your knowledge of social studies to answer question #13
13. What battle is the above flag associated with?
A. Battle of Goliad
B. Battle of Gonzales
C. Battle of San Jacinto
D. Battle of the Alamo
Use the following passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer #14
“Fellow-Citizens of Texas: The enemy are upon us. A strong force surrounds the walls of the
Alamo and threaten that garrison with the sword…Now is the day, and now is the hour, when Texas
expects every man to do his duty. Let us show ourselves worthy to be free and we shall be free.”
Henry Smith - Convention of 1836
Washington-on-the-Brazos – March 2, 1836
14. What important decision was made at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the Brazos?
A. Texas declared independence from Mexico
B. Santa Anna recognized Texas as independent
C. The Alamo was destroyed by Santa Anna
D. The first battle of the Texas Revolution was fought
15. The Battle of the Alamo is considered a turning point because it
A. Was the final battle of the Texas Revolution
B. Led to the execution of Santa Anna
C. Inspired others to join the fight for Texas Independence
D. Encouraged the annexation of Texas to the United States
16. “ I was a lawyer from South Carolina that was thrown in jail at Anahuac. I assumed
command of the Alamo when Colonel Neil left on a family emergency. I sent several
letters requesting more men to come to our aid. Victory or Death! “
A. Colonel William B. Travis
B. Colonel Jim Bowie
C. Lieutenant James Butler Bonham
D. Captain Almaron Dickinson
17. “I was the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence who drew, “inspiration” from
the US Declaration of Independence.”
A. Sam Houston
B. David G. Burnet
C. George C. Childress
D. Mirabeau B. Lamar
18. “I was the Texan Colonel who fought and lost against Urrea at Coleto Creek and was
executed at Goliad.”
A. Jim Bowie
B. James Fannin
C. William B. Travis
D. Stephen F. Austin
19. What form of government did the Anglo colonists support the most?
A. Communism
B. Capitalism
C. Democracy
D. Monarchy
20. Anglo settlers abandoned their homes and fled east to escape Santa Anna in an event known
aaA. The Great Retreat
aaB. The Treaties of Velasco
aaC. The Anglo Flight
aaD. The Runaway Scrape
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Texas Revolution EXAM Process – 0-100
4pts
1. Which of the following was an issue with the Mexican Constitution of 1824 that Anglo
MMsettlers did not like?
A. Freedom of religion was not protected
B. It had only one branch of government
C. It had many similarities to the US Constitution
D. Elections for President were held every three years instead of four
Use your knowledge of social studies and the following passage to answer # 2
Growing concerns over the possibility of revolution in the Mexican territory led Mexican officials to
take steps to make Texas a less attractive place to settle in order to stop the flow of Anglos pouring
in from the US. Mexican President Guerrero abolished slavery in Mexico in 1829. In 1830,
Mexican officials passed a law to limit immigration from the United States. It placed customs duties
on goods coming into Texas from the United States. Mexican soldiers were sent to Texas to enforce
these new laws and previous laws Anglos were ignoring.
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4pts
8pts
2. Which title is most appropriate for the above passage?
A. Mexico abolishes slavery
B. The Decree of April 6th
C. Texas talks of Revolution
D. Texas calls off immigration from the US
3. Stephen F. Austin was arrested in Mexico because
A. he issued illegal land grants
B. he wrote a letter that the Mexican government viewed as treason
C. he pledged loyalty to the United States
D. he tried to kill Santa Anna
4. Which event along the, “Road to Revolution” do you think was the point of no return?
aaDefend your answer.
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5. What document has been called the most heroic document in Texas history?
A. Stephen F, Austin’s letter calling for Texas to become a separate state
B. William Travis’ letter to General Houston requesting more aid or volunteers to
defend the Alamo
C. David Crockett’s letter to Santa Anna asking for mercy
D. Colonel Fannin’s letter to General Urrea asking for a conditional surrender
Use the image below and your knowledge of social studies to answer question #6
Observations of Mier y Teran
1. Anglo settlers not following
Mexican Laws.
2. Anglo settlers buying
products from the US instead
of Mexico.
3. Anglo settlers outnumber
Mexican settlers in Texas 5:1
4. Anglo settlers attending
Protestant churches
churches
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6. Based on the following observations, what action did the Mexican Government take?
A. Reduce taxes on Anglos
B. Allow more Anglos to come to Texas
C. Send Mexican soldiers to enforce laws
D. Build more Protestant churches
Use the following information and your knowledge of social studies to answer question #7
No change shall be made respecting the Colonies already established, neither in respect to
the slaves which may exist in them, but the General Government or the particular one of
each State, will heed, under the most rigid responsibility the compliance of the Colonization
laws and that no more slaves are introduced.
4 pts
7. Based on the excerpt above from the Law of April 6, 1830, why might Anglo colonists
have been upset?
A. No changes were to be made to the Anglo colonies
B. They were taxed to much
C. Church reforms were not even mentioned in the report
D. They were upset that no new slaves could be brought into the colonies
Use the following passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer #8
“It has demanded us to deliver up our arms, which are essential to our defence, the
rightful property of freemen, and formidable only to tyrannical governments.
George Childress -Convention of 1836
Washington-on-the-Brazos – March 2,
4pts
1836
8. What important decision was made at Washington-on-the Brazos?
A. Texas declared independence from Mexico
B. Santa Anna recognized Texas as independent
C. The Alamo was destroyed by Santa Anna
D. The first battle of the Texas Revolution was fought
Use the excerpts below and your knowledge of social studies to answer question #9
We the People of the United States, in
Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, insure domestic
Tranquility, provide for the common
defence, promote the general Welfare,
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain
and establish this Constitution for the
United States of America. --1787
8 pts
We, the People of Texas, in order to
form a Government, establish
justice, ensure domestic tranquility,
provide for the common defence and
general welfare; and to secure the
blessings of liberty to ourselves, and
our posterity, do ordain and establish
this Constitution.--1836
9. What can you infer about the Anglo colonists attitudes towards the US Government?
A. They felt the US Constitution was too restrictive.
B. They felt it was too generous in the rights it protected.
C. Many colonists came from the United States and were familiar with it.
D. They preferred the Mexican Constitution of 1824
Read the following passage and answer questions # 10-11
The Death of Davy Crockett
"Some seven men survived the general carnage and, under the protection of General
Castrillón, they were brought before Santa Anna. Among them was one of great
stature, well proportioned, with regular features, in whose face there was the
imprint of adversity, but in whom one also noticed a degree of resignation and
nobility that did him honor. He was the naturalist David Crockett, well known in
North America for his unusual adventures, who had undertaken to explore the
country and who, finding himself in Béjar at the very moment of surprise, had taken
refuge in the Alamo, fearing that his status as a foreigner might not be respected.
Santa Anna answered Castrillón's intervention in Crockett's behalf with a gesture of
indignation and, addressing himself to the sappers, the troops closest to him,
ordered his execution. The commanders and officers were outraged at this action
and did not support the order, hoping that once the fury of the moment had blown
over these men would be spared; but several officers who were around the
president and who, perhaps, had not been present during the danger, became
noteworthy by an infamous deed, surpassing the solders in cruelty. They thrust
themselves forward, in order to flatter their commander, and with swords in hand,
fell upon these unfortunate, defenseless men just as a tiger leaps upon his prey.
Though tortured before they were killed, these unfortunates died without
complaining and without humiliating themselves before their torturers.
Jose Enrique de la Pena-Mexican soldier
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10. The above passage can be summarized as:
A. Davy Crockett setting fire to the Magazine Room and blowing up the Alamo
B. Davy Crockett surrendering and being executed by orders of Santa Anna
C. Davy Crockett swinging his rifle and striking Santa Anna and his fellow officers
D. Davy Crockett escaping the Alamo and returning to Tennessee
11. The author’s explanation for Davy Crockett coming to the Alamo was…
A. He was a Naturalist (loves to be around and explore nature)
B. He was known for his unusual adventures and wanted to explore Texas
C. Had taken refuge at the Alamo when Santa Anna attacked
D. All of the above
12. “ I was a lawyer from South Carolina that was thrown in jail at Anahuac. I assumed
command of the Alamo when Colonel Neil left on a family emergency. I sent several
letters requesting more men to come to our aid. Victory or Death! “
A. Colonel William B. Travis
B. Colonel Jim Bowie
C. Lieutenant James Butler Bonham
D. Captain Almaron Dickinson
4pts
4pts
8pts
13. “I was the Texan Colonel who fought and lost against Urrea at Coleto Creek and was
executed at Goliad.”
A. Jim Bowie
B. James Fannin
C. William B. Travis
D. Stephen F. Austin
14. “I was the supreme commander of the Mexican Army. I was also the ruler of Mexico.
Some people say I referred to myself as the Napoleon of the West.”
A. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
B. Martin Perfecto de Cos
C. Martin DeLeon
D. Juan Seguin
15. Assign Sam Houston’s a grade of A, B, C, D, or F for his actions as Texan leader in the
Revolution. Give at least three reasons for your grade.
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4pts
16. What was significant about the Battle of Gonzales?
A. It showed that Texans were willing to use military force if necessary
B. It demonstrated that the Texas forces were very small and badly trained
C. It proved that the Texas leaders were superior to their Mexican counterparts
D. It established that most Texans did not support rebellion
8pts
17. Santa Anna described his decision to execute the Goliad prisoners as a “cruel necessity”.
Create a short “jury foreman speech” where you convict or acquit him for war crimes. Give
two reasons in your speech citing specific at least two events at Goliad.
“We the jury find Santa Anna…..
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Use the following graphic to answer #18
Battle
of
Gonzales
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18. Which of the following events correctly finishes this sequence?
A. Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad
“Massacre”), Siege of Bexar
B. Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of the Alamo, Siege of Bexar, Battle of Coleto Creek
(Goliad “Massacre”)
C. Siege of Bexar, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad “Massacre”),
Battle of San Jacinto
D. Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad Massacre), Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San
Jacinto, Siege of Bexar
Use this graphic and your knowledge of social studies to answer question #19
4pts
4pts
19. What is the significance of this flag?
A. At the Battle of Gonzales, Texans felt their rights to keep weapons were being
violated and they were willing to fight for those rights.
B. The Mexican government flew this flag at the Alamo to get the Texans to surrender.
C. This was the flag the Texans flew over the Alamo to remind Santa Anna of the
Mexican Constitution of 1824.
D. This was the flag that flew at the Battle of San Jacinto inspiring the Texans to fight.
20. The victory at San Jacinto was significant because
A. Sam Houston was permanently wounded in the leg
B. Texas became independent from Mexican rule
C. Santa Anna easily surrendered to the Texas army
D. It was considered the longest fought battle in American history
LG# 1
Score
3/4
Proficient
LG# 2
Score
4/5
Proficient
LG# 3
Score
5/6
Advanced
LG# 4
Score
2/5
Developing
There are four learning goals that are assessed on this exam. I have included a proficiency
scale for one of them.
Learning Goal #1: I can analyze the events that led to the Texas Revolution including the
Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou
Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin 7.3 A (assessed in questions 1-4)
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Emerging
I can evaluate or take a stance on the events that led to the Texas Revolution including the
Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou
Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin or create concept map of the events
I can analyze the events that led to the Texas Revolution including the Fredonian
Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou
Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin 7.3 A
I can list the events that led to the Texas Revolution including the Fredonian Rebellion,
the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the
arrest of Stephen F. Austin
I have not yet demonstrated knowledge of the events that led to the Texas Revolution
including the Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the
Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Learning Goal #2: I can describe the roles played by significant individuals during the
Texas Revolution. 7.3 B (assessed in questions 10-15)
Learning Goal #3: I can analyze the important events of the Texas Revolution 7.3 C
(assessed in questions 16-20)
Learning Goal #4: I can explain important documents in the “Road to Revolution” and
Texas Revolution 7.3 A-C (assessed in questions 5-9)