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1
Q

Which battle had 1800 Mexican troops who fought against approximately189 Texans, the Texans led by Jim Bowie and William B. Travis?

A

Battle of the Alamo

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Which battle occurred because Texan citizens wouldn’t give up a cannon given to them by the Mexican government, being the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

A

Battle of Gonzales

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Which battle was the shortest and last battle of the Texas Revolution, the Texans led by Sam Houston, lasting only 18 minutes?

A

Battle of San Jacinto

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4
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Who changed attitudes about fighting Mexico for independence after being arrested.

A

Stephen F. Austin

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5
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What event cam first at the start of the Texas revolution?

A

Battle of Gonzales

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6
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What event came second after the start of the Texas Revolution?

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The Fall of the Alamo

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7
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What event came third after the start of the Texas revolution?

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Goliad Massacre

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What event came fourth after the start of the Texas Revolution?

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Battle of San Jacinto

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9
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What event ended the Texas Revolution?

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The signing of the Treaties of Velasco

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10
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How did the battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas revolution?

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It proved that the Mexican army could be defeated

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What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

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To stop immigration from the U.S. to Texas

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What famous Texan was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo, remained with Houston and served in the final battle for Texas Independence, and served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic?

A

Juan Seguin

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13
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The Turtle Bayou Resolutions stated Texan’s loyal to whom?

A

Santa Anna

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The Turtle Bayou Resolutions stated that Texans were loyal to what?

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The Mexican Constitution

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15
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Most of the Texas revolution was fought in which region?

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Coastal Plains

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16
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What was William B. Travis’s Victory or Death letter intended to do?

A

Call for reinforcements

17
Q

The Come and take it wartime flag is a symbol of what from Texans?

A

Defiance

18
Q

Two reasons why the Constitutional Convention of 1836 was important?

A

The Texas declaration of independence and the Texas constitution were adopted.

19
Q

Sam Houston retreating and allowing himself to increase the size of his army and train his troops along the way is called what event?

A

The Runaway Scrape