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1. Silvia is writing about the beginning of the Texas Revolution. What are good research questions for her to use? Select all that apply
A:Why did Mexico want to regain its cannons?**
B:How did the Texans triumph over Santa Anna at the Alamo?
C:How did the battle of Gonzales begin the revolution?**
D:Why were Texans reluctant to follow Sam Houston's command?
2. What did James Bowie and William Travis have in common?
A:Both died at the Alamo
B:Both had high levels of education.
C:Both were legendary for their fighting skills.**
D:Both were Native-born Texans.
3.Why did Sam Houston convince the delegates to remain at the Constitutional Convention instead of joining the fight at the Alamo?
A:He believed that going to the Alamo meant certain death.
B:He wanted as many men at the convention as possible in case of attack.
C:He knew the only way the revolution would succeed was if it had a strong government.**
D:He hoped the Alamo would fall to prove to the other commanders that he had been right all along.
4.Why was 1836 a turning point in Texas history?
A:Texas became an independent nation.**
B:New Mexico decided to join Texas.
C:Texas joined the United States.
D:Mexico annexed Texas as a State.
5.What happened as a direct result of the Goliad Massacre?
A:Sam Houston became known for his military success and was elected president of Texas.
B:Many Texans were outraged with Santa Anna and fought harder for independence.**
C:The Texans defeated the Mexicans in the Texas Revolution. D:Much of the territory of Texas had to be given to Mexico.
6.Why did the terrain at the Battle of San Jacinto favor the Texans?
A:It limited Mexican cannons.
B:It limited Mexican cavalry.**
C:It was marshy.
D:It was arid.
7.What was one way that Sam Houston tried to solve Texas' economic problems?
A:He asked Great Britain for diplomatic recognition.**
B:He borrowed from the United States.
C:He annexed a great deal of new land.
D:He printed more money.
8.What was the result of Sam Houston's solution to Texas's economic problems?
A:It gave Texas economic support from other nations.
B:It created increased spending.
C:It led to more stability**
D:It led to inflation
9.With which statement would Mirabeau Lamar agree?
A:Annexation would be the best option for the Future of Texas.
B:It would be beneficial for Texas to expand its territory.
C:American Indians should have equal rights as Anglo-American settlers in Texas.
D:Texas should be independent of any European support.
10.Which statement is true about how Sam Houston and Mirabeau treated the American Indians?
A:Houston wanted Texas to coexist peacefully with Indians, while Mirabeau wanted to take much of the Indians' land.**
B:Mirabeau wanted Texans to coexist peacefully with the Indians, while Houston wanted to take much of the Indians' land.
C:Both leaders wanted Texans to coexist peacefully with the Indians.
D:Both leaders wanted to take much of the Indians' land.
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