Texas Revolution Test

1. What is a democracy?

• It means settlers can buy more land.

• More settlers can move to Texas.

• It is a government ruled by the vote of the people.

• Freedom for the country.

2. Why did Austin feel the only thing Texas could do was fight for freedom?

• Santa Ana wanted to sell Texas to Spain.

• Santa Ana wanted to kick out the settlers from Texas.

• France wanted to take over Texas.

• Santa Ana was not going to allow democracy in Texas.

3. Who were the defenders of the Alamo?

• The Texian Army

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

• All of the above

4. Ultimately, who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• William B.Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

5. Which battle was considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

6. Why did Texas need a Declaration of Independence?

• They need it to show the United States that they could write a better one.

• Texas was creating their own government.

• Mexico wanted Texas to write one.

• Texas wanted to join Spain as a state.

7. Who was the leader of the defenders of the Alamo?

• William B. Travis

• Juan Seguin

• David Crockett

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

8. What was the purpose of the letter Travis wrote?

• To tell Texans that they were going to surrender to Santa Anna

• To ask for help to defend the Alamo and themselves

• To ask for supplies such as food and ammunition

• To tell Texans that they were hiding at the Alamo

9. Which was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of San Antonio

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Battle of Victoria

• The Battle of San Jacinto

10. What happens to Texas after winning freedom from Mexico?

• Texas becomes a state in the United States the following month after the revolution ends.

• Texas is dissolved and returns to being a territory run by Spain.

• Texas is sold in large chunks of land to other countries.

• Texas becomes a country with a constitution for its laws and a democratic government.