Texas Independence

What empresario led the first wave of American Settlers into Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin
• Davey Crockett
• William Travis
• Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

Why did Texans fight for independence from Mexico?

• Mexico closed the border to new US immigrants
• Mexico raised tariffs on US products
• Mexico wanted to abolish slavery
• All of the above

What were the conditions required to settle in Texas?

• Speak Spanish
• Convert to Catholicism
• Obey Mexican laws
• All of the above

"Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad" became rallying cries for the Texans who fought for independence.

• True
• False

What battle ended the Texan War of Independence?

• Battle of Guadalupe Hidalgo
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of Mexico City

After the Texans won their independence, the United States immediately annexed Texas as a new state.

• True
• False

The following were requirements made by Mexico for immigrants, must speak Spanish, convert to Catholicism and

• weapons

• soccer

• no alcohol

• no slavery

Which of the following was NOT a reason Texas fought against Santa Anna

• He demanded that Texans pay taxes on U.S. goods.

• He wanted more power than the Constitution gave him.

• He was not elected fairly.

• He sent troops into Texas.

Why did Santa Anna and his soldiers enter the Alamo on March 6, 1836

• to sign a treaty

• to defeat the Texas army and stop the revolution.

• to offer to give part of Mexico to Texas

• to inaugurate a new president.

Which of the following did NOT occur at the Alamo

• Music was played that meant there would be no mercy shown to the Texans.

• Santa Anna's men climbed wooden ladders

• Every Texan in the Alamo, including women and children, was killed.

• Travis sent a letter to the people of Texas and all Americans, asking for help.