Texas History

Capitol of the State of Texas

• Houston
• Austin
• Paris 
• Dallas

When did Texas become a state

• 1845
• 1898
• 1342
• 1985

What were they fighting about at the Alamo?

• The people wanted to be able to vote.
• They all wanted more crops.
• Texas wanted independence from Mexico.

Who let Mexico's troops at the Alamo?

• Stephen F. Austin
• William B. Travis
• Santa Anna

Who won the battle of the Alamo?

• Mexico
• Texas
• France

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the — 

• loss of Goliad
• surrender of Santa Anna
• death of William B. Travis
• defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

Which empresario was known for settling Mexican families? 

• Martin De Leon
• Martin De La Rosa
• Green DeWitt
• Marques Rubi

Who was a successful Tejano rancher who represented Texas, helped Austin find land, and supported Texas independence.

• Erasmo Seguin
• Stephen F. Austin
• Bustamente
• Jon Snow

Who founded the first large Anglo American colony in Texas? 

• Stephen F. Austin
• Martin De Leon
• Popeye the Sailor Man
• Green DeWitt