“It was painful to me, also, that so many brave men should thus be sacrificed, particularly the much esteemed a fearless Fannin. They doubtlessly surrendered confident that Mexican generosity would not make their surrender useless… I [tried to use] my influence with the general-in-chief to save them, if possible, from being butchered, particularly Fannin. I obtained from His Excellency only a severe reply, repeating his previous order [to kill them all].” General Urrea Which significant event of the Texas Revolution is being described in the passage above?

“We, therefore, the delegates with [full] power of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled,…do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended…” What date is associated with the event described in the box above?

To The People of Texas and All Americans In The World -- February 24, 1836 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, & every thing 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 B. Travis Lt. Col. Comdt. What issue caused William B. Travis to write the source above?

• Prohibited immigration from the U.S. • Forbade the introduction of new slaves to Texas. • Restricted trade with the U.S. The statements above are all associated with which historic document?

Which of the following reasons best explains why Stephen F. Austin was imprisoned for a year by the Mexican government?

Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Texans defeated the Mexican army after spending some time prior to battle training • Geography and timing impacted the end result of this final battle • Battle cries motivated the Texans in this 18 minute battle Which major battle of the Texas Revolution is being depicted in the bullets above?

“A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of others or improve the system they live under. A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to put the good of the whole before the good of himself.” Which person and action best exemplifies the main idea of the quote above?

Why did Texans at the Battle of San Jacinto use the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!”?

In 1825, empresario Haden Edwards was given a contract to bring families to East Texas in the area around Nacogdoches. Edwards threw Mexican landowners already there off their lands if they didn’t have papers proving ownership. He then gave those lands to new settlers. The Mexican government finally cancelled its contract with Edwards. Edwards, his brother and 30 other settlers invaded Nacogdoches and seized the old Stone Fort. The passage above describes what event that led to the Texas Revolution?