Texas Independence

Who 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

• Santa Anna became the leader of Mexico, and the Texans did not like him.

• Mexico wanted to abolish slavery

• All of the above

What battle ended the Texan War of Independence?

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

Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• James Fannin
• William B. Travis
• Sam Houston
• Santa Anna didn't lose

Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

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

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Why is the Alamo so important?

• It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
• It discouraged the Texan army
• It was an important win for the Texans
• Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna

Stephen F. Austin is consider what?

• "The Father of Texas"
• "The Father of Mexico"
• "The Father of United States"
• "The Father of Hispanics"

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of the Alamo
• Goliad Massacre
• Battle of San Jacinto

At the Battle of Gonzalez the Texans flew a flag that said

• Remember the Alamo
• Remember Goliad
• Victory or Death
• Come and Take It

Texas Colonel and commander of the volunteer army forces at the Alamo. Known for his legendary, overly-large knife. Got ill during the siege of the Alamo

• David Crockett
• James Bowie
• James Fannin
• William B. Travis