Unit 5 Test Review

#1 – Unit 5 Test Review The fight at Gonzales in 1835 and the siege and battle of the Alamo occurred during the ________________ and __________________ Era of Texas. Revolution Republic

#2 – Unit 5 Test Review Match the date with the correct event: ____ October 2, 1835 B. Battle of Gonzales ____ March 6, 1836 E. Fall of the Alamo ____ March 27, 1836 A. Goliad Massacre ____ April 21, 1836 D. Battle of San Jacinto ____ May 14, 1836 C. Treaties of Velasco

#3 – Unit 5 Test Review What effect did the events at the Alamo have on most Texas soldiers? The heroism of those in the Alamo ______________ other Texans to carry on the struggle and to continue fighting for freedom. inspired

#4 – Unit 5 Test Review The year 1836 is important in Texas History because this is the year that Texas declared _______________________ from the country of _______________. independence Mexico

#5 – Unit 5 Test Review The famous Texan described in the box below is ________________________ . Juan Seguin Tejano leader who was originally with Travis at the Alamo Left the Alamo to deliver message to Houston for need of reinforcements Remained with Houston and led Tejanos at Battle of San Jacinto

#6 – Unit 5 Test Review Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Took over the Mexican government and became a __________________. dictator Led the Mexican army at the Battle of the _________________. Alamo Against or no longer followed the Mexican ___________________ of 1824. Constitution

#7 – Unit 5 Test Review The Texas commander who led the Alamo defenders that was killed during the first assault by Mexican troops as he was fighting on the North Wall was ______________________________. William B. Travis

#8 – Unit 5 Test Review “Nothing could be more painful to me than the idea of sacrificing so many gallant men, and particularly the [friendly], spirited, and soldier-like Fannin. They certainly surrendered in the full confidence that Mexican generosity would not be [cold] in their regard . . . I . . . did not fail to exert all my influence with the General-in-Chief to engage him to save them from the threatened carnage, and more especially Fannin; but all I obtained from His Excellency was a serious reply, stating that a cruel sense of duty compelled him to follow out the orders of the Government, and ratifying his previous orders.” --General Jose de Urrea Colonel James Fannin and his troops surrendered to General Urrea after their defeat at the Battle of Coleto Creek. What event is Urrea referring to in this passage above? Goliad Massacre

#9 – Unit 5 Test Review George Washington : American Revolution :: __________________ : Texas Revolution. Sam Houston

#10 – Unit 5 Test Review The only reinforcements that the Texan men of the Alamo received were _______ men from _____________________ led by Lt. George C. Kimbell. 32 Gonzales

#11 – Unit 5 Test Review “The enemy are laughing you to scorn… You must retreat no farther. The country expects you to fight. The salvation of the country depends on your doing so.” – President David G. Burnet, 1836 The excerpt above is a passage taken from a stinging letter written by President David G. Burnet to __________________________. Sam Houston

#12 – Unit 5 Test Review On February 23, Santa Anna sent a message demanding the Texans’ surrender by bombarding the Alamo with Mexican cannon shots. Immediately, Travis recognized the need for help and wrote his famous “________________ or _____________” letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the world.” Victory Death

#13 – Unit 5 Test Review How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last? 18 minutes

#14 – Unit 5 Test Review What was the el deguello? What did it signify or indicate? A bugle call or military song The army under siege was about to destroyed without mercy

#15 – Unit 5 Test Review How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto Creek? The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.

#16 – Unit 5 Test Review To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world—   Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man—The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken—I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls—I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch—The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death William Barret Travis, Lt. Col. comdt. Commandancy of the Alamo Bejar, Feby. 24th, 1836 The letter above was intended to inform other Texans that (circle one: regulators, reinforcements, pioneers) were needed at the Alamo. reinforcements

#17 – Unit 5 Test Review To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world—   Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man—The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken—I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls—I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch—The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death William Barret Travis, Lt. Col. comdt. Commandancy of the Alamo Bejar, Feby. 24th, 1836 What does Travis mean by “the enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken”? Santa Anna has given the soldiers at the Alamo the opportunity to surrender or to fight to their certain deaths.

#18 – Unit 5 Test Review To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world—   Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man—The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken—I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls—I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch—The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death William Barret Travis, Lt. Col. comdt. Commandancy of the Alamo Bejar, Feby. 24th, 1836 Travis calls on the Texans and Americans to “come to our aid, with all dispatch”. He calls on them in the name of three things. What are these three things? Liberty, patriotism, and everything dear to the American character

#19 – Unit 5 Test Review The event that marked the end of the Texas Revolution was the Texas victory at the Battle of __________________________ on April 21, 1836. San Jacinto

#20 – Unit 5 Test Review The four events described all relate to one large event when Stephen F. Austin’s colony disappeared, and many settlers packed what belongings they could and quickly left home. This event that best completes the diagram is known as “________________________________________”. Runaway Scrape

#21 – Unit 5 Test Review Many Tejano’s supported Texas and fought alongside Anglo’s during the Revolution. They: Fought for freedom at the price of their ___________, their homes, and their families. land Considered Santa Anna a ____________________. dictator Objected to the fact that Santa Anna did not follow the Mexican Federalist __________________________ of 1824, which had established a more democratic Mexican government. Constitution

#22 – Unit 5 Test Review Which of the following accurately describes the geographic pattern illustrated on the map? Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battle field. With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital. Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle. Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from ports. ANSWER: B

#23 – Unit 5 Test Review Place a star on the map where the San Jacinto Monument is located: