Texas Independence

Mexico gained independence from which country?

• Spain

• United States

• Great Britain

• Frane

The territory of Texas gained its independence from which country?

• Spain

• United States

• Great Britain

• Mexico

Anglo-Americans were allowed to settle in the territory of Texas if they converted to Christianity?

• True

• False

Why did many people Americans migrate to Texas

• Religious persecution

• Wanted to own slaves and couldn't have slaves in the United States

• Cheap land

• obtain jobs in the Mexican army

The nation of Mexico allowed people in Texas to own slaves.

• True

• False

Who was the leader of Mexico

• Sam Houston

• James K. Polk

• Davy Crockett

• Antonio de Santa Anna

Why was their growing tension between the Anglo-Americans and Mexico? Check all that apply

• Texas wanted independence from Mexico

• Americans were not doing a good job defending Texas border, and foreign nations were encroaching on Mexico's land.

• Mexico began attacking innocent people in Texas

• Americans in Texans refuse to follow Mexico's rules

Who was victorious at the Siege of the Alamo?

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

• Texas

What man led the Texas army that ended in Texas becoming an independent nation?

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

• Antonio de Santa Anna

• Davy Crockett

Americans who moved to Texas did not have to become citizens of Mexico

• True

• False