Texas Revolution

In March each year, Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence to remember when Texas gained independence from which country?

• Great Britain

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they

• Struggled to farm lands around Gonzales

• Desired to join Sam Houston’s army

• Feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna

• Wanted slavery despite the Mexican ban

How did the battle of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The siege motivated civilians to force Santa Anna east

• The attack reduced the strength of theMexican forces

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from ports along the coast

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston & fight Mexico

The official state holiday of Texas Independence Day is every March 2 and celebrates —

• the return of General Santa Anna to Mexico

• the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• the victory of Texas forces at the Battle of San Jacinto

• the election of Sam Houston as the first Texas president

What was the first battle that took place in the Texas Revolution?

• Goliad

• Alamo

• San Jacinto

• Gonzales

Who survived the Battle of the Alamo?

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Susanna Dickinson

Who was elected to lead the Texas

Army?

• William B. Travis

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

Who was in charge of Texas before

Mexico?

• The United States

• France

• Spain

• England

What is the name of the treaty that

ended the war and made Texas

independent?

• Treaty of Vengeance

• Treaty of Vasquez

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Velasco

How many battles were fought at

Goliad?

• five

• one

• two

• three