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What is the University of Washington? Example A public institution in the Pacific Northwest with a Husky named “Dubs” as its mascot What is the University of Washington?

100 3. Houston’s scout was ordered to burn the town of Gonzales. What was his name? “Deaf” Smith

200 5. Who fired the first shot at the Battle of Gonzales to start the Texas Revolution? Texans

300 10. Who arrived from Tennessee with 12 riflemen to assist the Texans at the Alamo? David Crockett

temporary or short-term government 400 temporary or short-term government Provisional Government

500 22. What battle cry would rally the Texans after the defeat at the Alamo? “Remember the Alamo”

to prevent Texans from using it against them 100 20. Why did the Mexicans try to take the cannon at Gonzales? to prevent Texans from using it against them

a Mexican official, much like a mayor 200 a Mexican official, much like a mayor alcalde

300 9. What town was about half way between San Antonio and Corpus Christi and controlled South Texas? The mission/presidio, La Bahia, was in this town. Goliad

400 A military strategy in which an army surrounds a town or fort, bombards it, and waits for the enemy to surrender siege

500 an organized pullback of troops from an enemy in order to gain an advantage tactical retreat

100 15. What was the name of the meeting held to discuss the future of Texas at San Felipe? Consultation

200 an agreement in which each side gives up some of what it wants to gain something more important compromise

4. Who said “Victory or Death”? 300 4. Who said “Victory or Death”? William Travis

400 12. Who was the female survivor that Santa Anna used as a messenger to General Sam Houston? Susanna Dickinson

500 6. Who did Houston send to the Alamo to decide whether to defend or destroy it? James Bowie

17. How many Texans and Mexicans died in the Alamo? 100 17. How many Texans and Mexicans died in the Alamo? 189 Texans 600 Mexicans

200 21. How did Travis respond when Santa Anna demanded the Texans surrender at the Alamo? with a cannon shot

300 25. How did the Texans and Americans view Santa Anna after the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre? cruel and brutal

first battle in the Revolution 400 13. Why is the Battle of Gonzales called the “Lexington” of the Texas Revolution? first battle in the Revolution

2. What did the Texans gain by seizing Goliad? 500 2. What did the Texans gain by seizing Goliad? valuable supplies

to battle the Comanches 100 8. Why did the Mexican government loan a cannon to the Texans in Gonzales? to battle the Comanches

14. What “slogan” was on the flag at the Battle of Gonzales? 200 14. What “slogan” was on the flag at the Battle of Gonzales? “Come and Take It”

18. The siege on Cos’ troops in San Antonio lasted how long? 300 18. The siege on Cos’ troops in San Antonio lasted how long? 8 weeks

23. What was the name of Sam Houston’s military strategy? 400 23. What was the name of Sam Houston’s military strategy? tactical retreat

340 unarmed men were executed 500 24. What happened to Fannin and his men at Goliad? 340 unarmed men were executed

declared Texas’ independence 100 16. What did the leaders of Texas do while the Alamo was being fought for 12 days? declared Texas’ independence

19. Who was the final commander at the Alamo? 200 19. Who was the final commander at the Alamo? William Travis

Texans fled their homes out of fear of Santa Anna 300 11. What happened during the Runaway Scrape? Texans fled their homes out of fear of Santa Anna

400 7. Who was chosen to be in charge of the regular army at the delegates’ meeting? Sam Houston

1. Who was the famous Tejano from the Alamo? 500 1. Who was the famous Tejano from the Alamo?   Juan Seguin