2. Soldiers who fight on foot infantry

3. Serving temporarily ad interim

4. To strengthen fortify

5. A military blockade of a city or fort siege

6. Soldiers who are mounted on horseback cavalry

7. To kill many at one time massacre

8. Commander of the Alamo William Travis

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

10. Survived the battle of the Alamo and carried the news to Gonzales Susanna Dickinson

11. Chosen as commander-in- chief of the regular and volunteer armies Sam Houston

12. Chosen as ad interim president of the Republic of Texas until elections could take place David Burnet

13. Tejano scout who sided with the Texans Juan Seguin

14. Both Mexicans and Texans took refuge in this abandoned structure The Alamo

15. The Texas Declaration of Independence and constitution were written here Washington-on-the-Brazos

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

17. James Fannin and 350 Texan soldiers were executed here Goliad

18. Site of the final battle between Texas and Mexican forces San Jacinto

19. 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 rights and freedoms.

20. 19. What form of government did the Anglo colonists support the most? A. Monarchy (king or queen) B. Democracy (vote for laws & leaders) C. Capitalism D. Communism

21. 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

22. What important decision was made at the Convention of 1836 at the settlement of Washington-on-the- Brazos? Texas delegates declared Independence from Mexico

23. Who wrote the following letter, which history 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 that of his country – Victory or Death!

24. Which of the following people was present at the Battle of the Alamo, but not killed? Sam Houston James Fannin Susanna Dickinson William Travis Juan Seguin Francita Alavez

25. Why did Santa Anna have all Texas soldiers put to death at Alamo and Goliad? Because he wanted to make an example out of those who opposed his rule.

26. Why is the Battle of the Alamo considered a turning point in the Texas Revolution? Because it inspired other people to join the fight for Texas independence

27. 20. Texas Independence Day is celebrated on March 2, (1836)

28. 21. Santa Anna ordered all his soldiers in Texas to Burn all Anglo cities and settlements to the ground!

29. 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.

30. 23. The flight of hundreds of Texas families from Mexican troops is known as The Runaway Scrape

31. 24. The Battle of San Jacinto lasted ____? 18 minutes

32. 25. Why did Houston’s troops defeat Santa Anna’s army so easily? They made a surprise attack when The Mexicans were not expecting it.

33. 26. What is the name of the treaty that ended the Texas Revolution? The Treaty of Velasco

34. 27. By winning the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texans accomplished what important thing? Independence from Mexico

35. Put the following events in the order in which they occurred: Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad Massacre) Battle of San Jacinto Battle of Gonzales Battle of the Alamo Siege of Bexar