Lesson Quiz 2 Texas Wins Independence DIRECTIONS: True/False Indicate Whether the Statement Is True (T) Or False (F)

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Lesson Quiz 2 Texas Wins Independence DIRECTIONS: True/False Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). 1. The Battle of San Jacinto lasted 18 hours.

2. Juan Seguín commanded a company of Tejanos at the Battle of San Jacinto.

3. As a result of the skirmish on April 20, Mirabeau L. Lamar was placed in command of the Texas cavalry.

4. Sam Houston prevented the Mexicans from escaping the field by destroying a bridge, but the Texans were still able to retreat if they lost the fight at San Jacinto.

5. The Mexican government accepted Santa Anna’s surrender agreement after the Battle of San Jacinto and recognized the independence of Texas.

DIRECTIONS: Multiple Choice Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. 6. Approximately how many Texans fought at the Battle of San Jacinto? A. just over 90 C. just over 9,000 B. just over 900 D. just over 90,000

7. Which of the following statements about Houston’s army at San Jacinto is accurate?

A. Most soldiers were from Texas and Kentucky. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use. B. The soldiers were either native Texans or Tejanos. C. The soldiers were from many different countries. D. Most soldiers were native Texans.

8. Which battle cry did Texans shout as they attacked the Mexicans at San Jacinto? A. “Freedom for Texas! No More Slavery!” B. “To the Rio Grande” C. “Santiago!” D. “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!”

9. What happened to Antonio López de Santa Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto? A. He was captured by the Texans. B. He was killed in the battle. C. He escaped to Mexico where he raised another army to fight the Texans. D. He was shot in retaliation for his role in the Goliad massacre.

10. After the defeat at San Jacinto, what treaties did Santa Anna sign? A. the Treaties of Velasco C. the Treaties of Miramar B. the Treaties of Guadalupe Hidalgo D. the Treaties of Cinco de Mayo 136