Texas Revolution quiz

This battle was important because it was the first one of the Texas Revolution

• The Alamo

• San Jacinto

• Gonzalez

• Goliad

All of the following were leaders of the Alamo EXCEPT:

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crocket

• William Travis

• James Bowie

The “Come and Take Flag” was in reference to which battle?

• The Alamo

• San Jacinto

• Gonzalez

• Coleto Creek

Which Texan delivered a letter from the Alamo to Sam Houston and later fought in the Battle of San Jacinto? 

• Juan Seguin
• James Fannin
• Lorenzo de Zavala 
• William B. Travis

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention declared Texas’s independence in ______. 

• 1845
• 1836
• 1821
• 1718

After the war, who served as vice-president of Texas’s ad interim government? 

• George Childress
• Stephen F. Austin 
• Lorenzo de Zavala 
• Sam Houston 

Which of the following statements describes Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s role during the Texas Revolution?

• He was captured on the battle field while bravely fighting with his troops in the Battle of San Jacinto
• He supported General Cos’s surrender during the Battle of San Antonio and encouraged Texan control of the Alamo
• He led the Mexican army at the Battle of Coleto and pardoned the prisoners before the massacre at Goliad.
• He controlled the Mexican army and led the troops in battle at the Alamo

What was significant about the Battle of Gonzales?

• It demonstrated that the Texas forces were very small and badly trained
• It established that most Texans did not support rebellion
• It showed that Texans were willing to use military force if necessary
• It proved that the Texas leaders were superior to their Mexican counterparts

Which of the following(s) is a result of the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texans get a new battle cry
• United States citizens rallied around the Texan's cause
• Texans realizing they must fight Santa Anna at any cost 
• All the above

William B. Travis's letter is considered the most heroic document in Texas history.

• True
• False