1.
What law was put in place after Mier y Teran visited Texas? What was its main purpose?
Law of Apr. 6, 1830. Main purpose was to stop immigration from the United States.
2.
What were three effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions? a.
Texan prisoners were released by Mexican authorities b.
John Bradburn was fired by the Mexican officials c.
The Mexican Army returned to Mexico
3.
Name three events that took place during the Revolution Era in Texas. a.
Siege of the Alamo b.
Goliad Massacre c.
Battle of San Jacinto
4.
List the four battles of the Texas Revolution and put them in the correct sequence of events. i.
Battle of Gonzales ii.
Battle of the Alamo iii.
Battle of Goliad iv.
Battle of San Jacinto
5.
On the map, draw in and label the following cities. a.
Gonzales b.
San Antonio c.
Goliad d.
San Jacinto e.
Houston
6.
Around what geographical feature did most battles take place?
Population centers or towns/cities
7.
Which of the four regions of Texas do you notice most of the battles took place? Gulf coastal plains
8.
What was the famous letter written by William B. Travis known as and what was his main message?
“Victory or Death” letter that said he would never surrender or retreat
9.
What significant thing did George Childress do during the Texas Revolution?
Was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
10.
Who was the Texas leader at the Battle of Coleto Creek and the Goliad Massacre?
James Fannin
11.
What is a prairie and how did it lead to a Texas defeat at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
A flat, treeless area of land; The Texan army was surrounded by the Mexicans where they ultimately surrendered and lost their lives in the Goliad Massacre.
12.
Who won the battle of Gonzales and why was it important to the Texas Revolution?
The Texans won the battle and showed them that they were capable of defeating the Mexican army.
13.
What were two reasons why the Alamo became an important site during the Revolution? a.
Last defense for Anglo American settlements b.
Delayed the Mexican Army
14.
What year was Texas annexed into the United States?
1845

15.
Who was a general during the Texas Revolution and the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
16.
How did the Texas Constitution affect most settlers?
Freedom for most Texans to live and work as they pleased, though slavery was permitted
17.
List two people that would have supported and opposed Sam Houston and why. a.
Supporter: Chief Bowles because Houston supported Native American relations b.
Opponent: Jose Navarro because he allied with Lamar
18.
What were two potential problems with Texas building a navy? a.
Drain on the finances b.
Small and ineffective
19.
What were three effects of the Texas Navy? a.
Protected the Southeastern border of Texas from other Navies b.
Added to the debt of the new Republic c.
Could create blockades
20.
Which Republic of Texas president was responsible for the annexation of Texas into the United States?
Anson Jones
21.
What organization was created to protect Texans from Native American attacks?
Texas Rangers
22.
List three events or effects caused by the Mirabeau B. Lamar administration on the Native Americans in Texas. a.
Death of Chief Bowls b.
Council House Fight c.
Forced removal of Cherokee Indians from Texas
23.
What did effect did the Texas Constitution have on the government of Texas?
Separated power among the three branches of government
24.
What does popular sovereignty allow the people to do?
Elections to decide on government officials
25.
What was the Santa Fe Expedition and what did it ultimately lead to for Texas?
Mirabeau was trying to secure a lucrative trade route to Santa Fe but ultimately failed and led to Texas being annexed by the United States.

1.
What law was put in place after Mier y Teran visited Texas? What was its main purpose?
Law of Apr. 6, 1830. Main purpose was to stop immigration from the United States.
2.
What were three effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions? a.
Texan prisoners were released by Mexican authorities b.
John Bradburn was fired by the Mexican officials c.
The Mexican Army returned to Mexico
3.
Name three events that took place during the Revolution Era in Texas. a.
Siege of the Alamo b.
Goliad Massacre c.
Battle of San Jacinto
4.
List the four battles of the Texas Revolution and put them in the correct sequence of events. i.
Battle of Gonzales ii.
Battle of the Alamo iii.
Battle of Goliad iv.
Battle of San Jacinto
5.
On the map, draw in and label the following cities. a.
Gonzales b.
San Antonio c.
Goliad d.
San Jacinto e.
Houston
6.
Around what geographical feature did most battles take place?
Population centers or towns/cities
7.
Which of the four regions of Texas do you notice most of the battles took place? Gulf coastal plains
8.
What was the famous letter written by William B. Travis known as and what was his main message?
“Victory or Death” letter that said he would never surrender or retreat
9.
What significant thing did George Childress do during the Texas Revolution?
Was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
10.
Who was the Texas leader at the Battle of Coleto Creek and the Goliad Massacre?
James Fannin
11.
What is a prairie and how did it lead to a Texas defeat at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
A flat, treeless area of land; The Texan army was surrounded by the Mexicans where they ultimately surrendered and lost their lives in the Goliad Massacre.
12.
Who won the battle of Gonzales and why was it important to the Texas Revolution?
The Texans won the battle and showed them that they were capable of defeating the Mexican army.
13.
What were two reasons why the Alamo became an important site during the Revolution? a.
Last defense for Anglo American settlements b.
Delayed the Mexican Army
14.
What three things led to the Runaway Scrape during the Texas Revolution? a.
Loss at the Battle of the Alamo

b.
Goliad Massacre c.
Sam Houston’s retreat from Gonzales
15.
How did Austin’s point of view change regarding the Mexican government between the years of 1826-1836?
1.
Defender of Mexican authority
2.
Negotiator between Texans and Mexican Authorities
3.
Instigator in Texas Revolution
4.
Participant in Revolution
16.
What year was Texas annexed into the United States?
1845
17.
Who was a general during the Texas Revolution and the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
18.
How did the Texas Constitution affect most settlers?
Freedom for most Texans to live and work as they pleased, though slavery was permitted
19.
List two people that would have supported and opposed Sam Houston and why. a.
Supporter: Chief Bowles because Houston supported Native American relations b.
Opponent: Jose Navarro because he allied with Lamar
20.
What were two potential problems with Texas building a navy? a.
Drain on the finances b.
Small and ineffective
21.
What were three effects of the Texas Navy? a.
Protected the Southeastern border of Texas from other Navies b.
Added to the debt of the new Republic c.
Could create blockades
22.
Which Republic of Texas president was responsible for the annexation of Texas into the United States?
Anson Jones
23.
What organization was created to protect Texans from Native American attacks?
Texas Rangers
24.
List three events or effects caused by the Mirabeau B. Lamar administration on the Native Americans in Texas. a.
Death of Chief Bowls b.
Council House Fight c.
Forced removal of Cherokee Indians from Texas
25.
What did effect did the Texas Constitution have on the government of Texas?
Separated power among the three branches of government
26.
What does popular sovereignty allow the people to do?
Elections to decide on government officials
27.
What was the Santa Fe Expedition and what did it ultimately lead to for Texas?
Mirabeau was trying to secure a lucrative trade route to Santa Fe but ultimately failed and led to Texas being annexed by the United States.
28.
What two eras was Sam Houston a part of? a.
Revolution b.
Republic
29.
What was the Mier Expedition and what era is it most closely associated with?
The Mier Expedition, also known as the Black Bean Episode, was where Texan prisoners were ordered to pick a bean out of a covered pot. If the bean was black, the soldier was killed by the Mexican forces.