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TH Ch. 12 Texas Wins Independence

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  • When was the Battle of San Jacinto fought?
    February 23, 1836
    April 21, 1836
    May 14, 1836
    March 27, 1836
  • During the Battle of San Jacinto, what was the mood of Houston's army?
    Disheartened and unprepared
    Tense but determined
    Overconfident and reckless
    Indifferent and disorganized
  • What motivated the Texan Army despite being poorly equipped at first?
    Promises from the Mexican government
    Military training
    Desire for independence
    Financial rewards
  • When did the Texas Declaration of Independence occur?
    March 6, 1836
    May 14, 1836
    April 21, 1836
    March 2, 1836
  • Texans achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of __.
    Alamo
    San Jacinto
    Goliad
    Gonzales
  • What did the Republic of Texas struggle with after gaining independence?
    Population decline
    Lack of natural resources
    Recognition from other countries
    Internal conflicts
  • What long-term effects did Texas independence have on the region?
    Increased settlement and development of a unique Texan ident
    Decreased relations with the U.S.
    Complete isolation from neighboring states
    Loss of Texan identity
  • What key agreement was reached in the Treaty of Velasco?
    Permanent peace between Texas and Mexico
    Recognition of Texan independence
    Establishment of a new government in Mexico
    Immediate withdrawal of Texan forces
  • How many Texan soldiers were killed in the Battle of San Jacinto?
    20
    50
    30
    9
  • Who was the leader of the Texan Army during the Texas Revolution?
    Davy Crockett
    Sam Houston
    James Fannin
    Santa Anna
  • During the Runaway Scrape, Texans retreated to avoid the advancing __ army.
    Spanish
    Texian
    Mexican
    Comanche
  • What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto?
    It resulted in the Goliad Massacre.
    It marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution
    It led to the capture of Santa Anna and Texas independence
    It was a major defeat for the Texan forces.
  • The Treaty of Velasco was signed on __ 14, 1836.
    January
    December
    August
    May
  • Which battle was considered a decisive victory for the Texans?
    Battle of Goliad
    Battle of Gonzales
    Battle of the Alamo
    Battle of San Jacinto
  • Sam Houston was elected __ of the Texas Army in 1835.
    San Jacinto
    Alamo
    Mexican
    commander-in-chief
  • What were the key tensions between Texans and the Mexican government in the early 1800s?
    Economic prosperity
    Increased military support
    Cultural similarities
    Desire for independence
  • What strategy did Sam Houston employ during the Texas Revolution?
    Direct confrontation
    Focus on diplomatic solutions
    Avoiding direct confrontation and organizing troops
    Seeking aid from other nations
  • What event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
    Battle of Goliad
    Signing of the Treaty of Velasco
    Battle of Gonzales
    Fall of the Alamo
  • What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?
    Stalemate
    Successful retreat by Texans
    Mexican victory with all defenders killed
    Texan victory
  • Why did the Texan Army initially face challenges?
    Support from foreign allies
    Lack of motivation
    Poor equipment and training
    Disagreements among leaders
  • Who was elected commander-in-chief of the Texas Army in 1835?
    Sam Houston
    Santa Anna
    James Fannin
    Davy Crockett
  • Which event increased the resolve of Texans to fight for independence?
    The Battle of San Jacinto
    The signing of the Treaty of Velasco
    The election of Sam Houston as president
    The Fall of the Alamo
  • The Battle of the __ became a rallying cry for Texans.
    commander-in-chief
    Mexican
    Alamo
    San Jacinto
  • How did Sam Houston's leadership impact the Texas Revolution?
    He led a poorly organized army
    He improved the Texan army's organization and training
    He refused to fight against the Mexican
    He caused the Texan forces to split
  • What was the rallying cry during the Battle of San Jacinto?
    "For Houston and Texas!"
    "Freedom for Texas!"
    "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!"
    "Victory or Death!"
  • What strategy did Houston use to deal with the Mexican army?
    Naval blockade
    Guerrilla warfare
    Direct confrontation
    Retreat and regroup
  • How did the Runaway Scrape benefit the Texan forces?
    It provided time for training and reinforcements
    It allowed for immediate confrontation
    It resulted in a decisive battle
    It led to the surrender of Santa Anna
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