Texas Independence

Which statement describes one of the successes of the Republic of Texas?

• It created a written constitution

• It gave all people the same freedoms.

• It stopped immigrants from coming to Texas.

• It made slavery illegal for immigrants

What is the origin of the celebration known as Texas Independence Day?

• The US Constitution was signed.

• The US Declaration of Independence was written.

• Delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• The Battle of the Alamo began.

At what battle did the "Come and Take It" flag become a symbol?

• Battle of The Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle at San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

All of the following were leaders in the founding of Texas as a republic except -

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Daniel Boone

• Stephen F. Austin

A type of government in which citizens choose leaders to represent them is a -

• republic

• state

• dictatorship

• monarchy

This battle was the first bloodshed between Mexico and Texas and where the Mexicans ran out of ammunition.

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Velasco

Who did voters elect as the first president of Texas?

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William Travis

What was the final battle that gave Texas it's independence?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto

Which is NOT a memorial or monument that can be visited today that reflects the fight for Texas Independence?

• The Alamo

• The memorial at Goliad

• The San Jacinto Monument

• The Texas Capital

What were the first and last battles in the the fight for Texas independence?

• Battle of Goliad and Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales and Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales and Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales and Battle of Goliad