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TH Ch. 11 The Alamo & Goliad

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  • What was the name of the Mexican general who led the attack on the Alamo?
    Antonio López de Santa Anna
    Sam Houston
    James Walker Fannin
    Stephen F. Austin
  • __ surrendered at Goliad on March 20, 1836.
    William B. Travis
    James Bowie
    Sam Houston
    James Walker Fannin
  • What was one of the rally cries that emerged from these events?
    "Texas Forever!"
    "Remember the Revolution!"
    "Remember the Alamo!"
    "Victory or Death!"
  • What role did General Santa Anna play in the Texas Revolution?
    Mediator between Texians and Mexicans
    Leader of Mexican forces at the Alamo and Goliad
    A captured prisoner
    Texian commander
  • How did the significance of the Alamo and Goliad differ?
    The Alamo had no casualties, while Goliad had many
    Both were defeats that ended the revolution
    They both were battles won by Texians
    The Alamo was a battle- Goliad was an execution of prisoners
  • Which of the following was a key figure in defending the Alamo?
    William B. Travis
    Sam Houston
    James Walker Fannin
    Stephen F. Austin
  • What was the Alamo before it became a fortress?
    A government building
    A mission
    A church
    A school
  • Which event is associated with the execution of nearly 350 Texian prisoners?
    The Battle of San Jacinto
    The Siege of Bexar
    The Alamo
    The Goliad Massacre
  • What was the outcome of the siege at the Alamo?
    A retreat to Goliad
    The fall of the Alamo
    Texian victory
    A truce between Texians and Mexican forces
  • Which key figures defended the Alamo during its siege?
    Sam Houston and James Bowie
    Antonio López de Santa Anna and Sam Houston
    William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett
    Davy Crockett and James Walker Fannin
  • What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
    Texas gained independence from Mexico
    Texas was annexed by the United States
    Santa Anna remained in power
    A new Mexican constitution was adopted
  • How did the events at the Alamo become a rallying cry for Texians?
    They were a defeat that discouraged Texians
    It resulted in an immediate victory
    It symbolized Texian resistance and determination
    It led to negotiations with Mexico
  • The Texas Revolution took place between the years __ and __.
    1818, 1832
    1492, 1499
    1841, 1845
    1835, 1836
  • What happened to the Texian prisoners at Goliad?
    They were released
    They were executed
    They were sent to Mexico City
    They escaped
  • What were the main causes of the Texas Revolution as mentioned in the text?
    Economic disparities
    Religious conflicts
    Military aggression
    Cultural differences and political disputes
  • What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
    Texas gained independence
    Texas joined the United States
    Texas became part of Spain
    Texas remained part of Mexico
  • How long did the siege of the Alamo last?
    5 days
    30 days
    13 days
    21 days
  • Who was the commander of the Texian forces at Goliad?
    James Walker Fannin
    James Bowie
    Sam Houston
    William B. Travis
  • What role did Davy Crockett play in the Texas Revolution?
    Commander at Goliad
    Famed frontiersman who died at the Alamo
    Negotiator of peace treaties
    Leader of Mexican forces
  • Which event occurred on April 21, 1836?
    The Battle of the Alamo
    The Goliad Massacre
    The Battle of San Jacinto
    The Texian retreat from Goliad
  • How did international opinion shift after the Goliad Massacre?
    It became more favorable towards Mexico
    It became more favorable towards Texas
    It remained neutral
    It resulted in military intervention
  • What was the date of the Goliad Massacre?
    March 27, 1836
    March 6, 1836
    February 23, 1836
    March 20, 1836
  • What battle followed the events at the Alamo and Goliad?
    Battle of Houston
    Battle of San Jacinto
    Battle of San Antonio
    Battle of Gonzales
  • Who was the commander of the Texian forces at the Alamo?
    William B. Travis
    James Bowie
    Sam Houston
    Davy Crockett
  • What did the events at the Alamo and Goliad demonstrate about Texas settlers?
    Their reliance on outside help
    Their determination and courage
    Their inability to organize
    Their desire for peace
  • The Alamo was defended by Texian and __ volunteers.
    Tejano
    Mestizos
    Natives
    Spanish
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