Test: The Texas Revolution & The Mexican-American War

What country did Mexico break away from when it became an independent country?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Why did American settlers move to Texas?

• Americans wanted freedom of religion.

• Americans wanted to abolish slavery.

• Americans wanted to learn Spanish.

• Americans wanted cheap land.

Who were Texicans?

• Native Mexicans who lived in Texas.

• Americans who came to live in Texas.

• Mexicans who came to live in the United States.

Why was Mexico unhappy with the American Settlers in Texas? CHOOSE TWO.

• The Americans outnumbered the Mexicans.

• The Americans brought slaves with them.

• The Americans wanted to abolish slavery.

• The Americans voted for General Santa Anna.

What did Santa Anna do that angered people? CHOOSE TWO.

• Santa Anna brought slavery back to Mexico.

• Santa Anna declared himself president for life.

• Santa Anna attacked Florida.

• Santa Anna nullified the Mexican Constitution.

What happened to the Texan rebels at the Alamo.

• They easily defeated Santa Anna's army.

• They invaded Mexico City.

• They crossed the Rio Grande during a surprise attack on Christmas Eve.

• They were all killed by Santa Anna's army.

What was the effect of the Battle of Alamo on the Texas Revolution?

• The battle made Texan soldiers unwilling to fight.

• The battle inspired Texan soldiers to fight hard to defeat the Mexican army.

• The battle made Texan soldiers join Santa Anna's army.

How did the Texas Revolution end?

• Texas became an independent country.

• Texas remained part of Mexico.

• Texas was sold to the British.

Why did the United States go to war with Mexico? CHOOSE TWO.

• Mexico was upset that Texas became part of the United States.

• Mexican and American soldiers began fighting because of disagreements about the Texas border.

• Mexico sent soldiers to Washington D.C. and burned down the White House.

• Mexico bought the Louisiana Purchase from France.

How did the Mexican-American War end?

• A peace treaty was signed and Mexico agreed to sell a large section of land to the United States.

• Texas was returned to Mexico.

• TheUnited States sold the Louisiana Purchase to Mexico.

• The United States surrendered after James K. Polk was killed in battle.