Texas Revolution Quiz

Was the commander of all Texas forces during the Revolution.

• William B. Travis
• Stephen F. Austin
• Sam Houston
• Davy Crockett

What was the main impact of the defeat at the Alamo and the massacre at Goliad? 

• The Texans were inspired to fight harder against Mexico
• Texas surrendered to Mexico
• The United States joined the side of the Texas Rebels
• Texas and Mexico signed a peace treaty

What were characteristics of the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Banned slavery, limited religious freedom, and was based on the Mexican Federal Constitution
• Expanded religious and civil freedoms, was modeled after the U.S. Constitution and expanded slavery.
• Expanded religious and civil freedoms, banned Mexicans from the country, and was modeled after the U.S. Constitution

Why is the Battle of Gonzales so important for the Texas Revolution?

• Texans won their independence after this battle
• Texans won, but lost a lot of soldiers in the process
• Major defeat for the Texans, but made them get better for future battles
• First Battle of the revolution, and was Texans standing up against Mexico

What battle was famous for the use of this flag?

• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of Coleto
• Battle of Refugio

What impact did the letter William B. Travis wrote have?

• To Texans to destroy the Alamo
• The Texans should surrender to the Mexican Army because they were outnumbered
• Told others to invade Mexico before Mexico attacked them
• It motivated others to help fight at the Battle of the Alamo

What was the main reason that started the Battle of Gonzales?

• Mexico killed several unarmed Texans in Gonzales
• Mexico was trying to get a cannon back from Texans at Gonzales
• Texans refused to be Catholics and attacked a church in Gonzales
• Texans attacked Mexican troops that were in Gonzales

What form of government did Santa Anna establish in Mexico?

• Centralist Government
• A Republic
• A monarchy
• A limited government

How did Santa Anna react to capturing the Texan soldiers at the Battle of Coleto?

• He kill every single Texan that was captured
• He spared their lives
• He made them his prisoners of War
• He killed half and allowed the other half to serve on the Mexican army