Soldiers who fight on foot

infantry

Serving temporarily

ad interim

To strengthen

fortify

A military blockade of a city or fort

siege

Soldiers who are mounted on horseback

cavalry

To kill many at one time

massacre

Commander of the Alamo

William Travis

Was considered a dictator by most Texans because he did not follow the Constitution of 1824

Santa Anna

Survived the battle of the Alamo and carried the news

to Gonzales

Susanna Dickinson

Chosen as commander-in-chief of the regular and

volunteer armies

Sam Houston

Chosen as ad interim president of the Republic of Texas until

elections could take place

David Burnet

Tejano scout who sided with the Texans

Juan Seguin

Both Mexicans and Texans took refuge in this abandoned

structure

The Alamo

The Texas Declaration of Independence and

constitution were written here

Washington-on-the-Brazos

Texans here decorated the front of their cannon with the words “Come and Take it!”

Gonzales

James Fannin and 350 Texan soldiers were executed here

Goliad

Site of the final battle between Texas and Mexican forces

San Jacinto

18. Texans kept claiming to be fighting for the “Mexican

Constitution of 1824.” Why did they like it and fight for it?

Because it was similar to the U.S.Constitution and had many rightsand freedoms.

19. What form of government didthe Anglo colonists support the most?

A. Monarchy (king or queen)B. Democracy (vote for laws & leaders)C. CapitalismD. Communism

What does the following describe?* Law made in 1830* Abolishes slavery in Mexico* stops immigration from U.S.* places customs duties on goods from U.S.* Mexican soldiers sent to Texas to enforce the above laws

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

Texas delegates declared Independence from Mexico

Who wrote the following letter, whichhistory has remembered as heroic?

“I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and thatof his country – Victory or Death!

Which of the following people waspresent at the Battle of the Alamo, but not killed?

• Sam Houston• James Fannin• Susanna Dickinson• William Travis• Juan Seguin• Francita Alavez

Why did Santa Anna have all Texassoldiers put to death at Alamo andGoliad?

Because he wanted to make anexample out of those who opposedhis rule.

Why is the Battle of the Alamoconsidered a turning point in theTexas Revolution?

Because it inspired other peopleto join the fight for Texas independence

20. Texas Independence Day is celebrated on

March 2, (1836)

21. Santa Anna ordered allhis soldiers in Texas to

Burn all Anglo cities andsettlements to the ground!

22. Which four of the following explain why Sam Houston chose to retreat instead of fight Santa Anna

after the Battle of Alamo?1. He would be outnumbered.2. He was a weak leader.3. He was waiting for Pres. Burnet to order an attack.4. His soldiers needed training.5. He was waiting for reinforcements.6. He was taking the Mexicans farther from their supply lines.

23. The flight of hundreds of Texas families from Mexican

troops is known as

The Runaway Scrape

24. The Battle of San Jacinto lasted ____?

18 minutes

25. Why did Houston’s troops defeat Santa Anna’s army so easily?

They made a surprise attack whenThe Mexicans were not expecting it.

26. What is the name of the treaty that ended the Texas

Revolution?

The Treaty of Velasco

27. By winning the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texans accomplished what

important thing?

Independence from Mexico

Put the following events in theorder in which they occurred:

• Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad Massacre)• Battle of San Jacinto• Battle of Gonzales• Battle of the Alamo• Siege of Bexar