Question Bank for Grade 4 Social Studies

Who was jailed for 1 1/2 years and also brought the Old 300 to help colonize Texas (Father of Texas)?

• William B Travis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Jose Antonio Navarro

Answer explanation

He is the reason the capital of Texas is named Austin.

Select all the causes of the Texas Revolution.

Taxes, No Slaves Allowed, Must be Catholic

• Taxes

• No slavery

• Must be Catholic

• Must eat Mexican food

Answer explanation

One of the freedoms of United States citizens is the right to choose your religion.

This was not the only reason, but it was an important one.

What document did Texians and Tejanos sign that declared Texas a free country?

• The Spanish Constitution

• The Treaties of Velasco

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Republic of Texas Constitution

_____ led Mexican troops through Texas, Ordered the massacre of Texian soldiers, President of Mexico, Led the Mexican troops at the Alamo

Answer explanation

He was elected to be a president but became a dictator.

Read all the facts.

*13 Day Siege

*The Mexican Army won

*Became a symbol of freedom

*189 Texians vs thousands of Mexicans

What event is being descbribed?

• The Cannon at Gonzales

• The Alamo

• The Battle at San Jacinto

• The Goliad Massacre

What is the meaning of the San Jacinto monument?

• The Alamo and all who died

• The Native Americans who fought in the Texas Revolution

• The final battle of the revolution and all who fought

• The first battle of the revolution

Answer explanation

DO NOT confuse the San Jacinto monument with the one in Washington D.C.

What was the final battle and the result of the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of San Jacinto and Texas won its freedom.

• The Battle of the Alamo and Mexico put down the rebellion.

• The Battle of Goliad and Mexico pu down over 400 prisoners of war.

• The Battle of Gonzalez and Texas won its freedom.

Who led the Texian Army during the Texas Revolution?

Answer explanation

Sam Houston also become the 1st president of the Republic of Texas.

Which Texas city had a canon that Santa Anna want to take?

• San Jacinto

• Gonzales

• San Antonio

• Goliad

Answer explanation

The battle of Gonzales was one of the first battles of the Texas Revolution.

What are the Treaties of Velasco?

• Documents designing the Republic of Texas

• Documents that ended war with Mexico and gave Texas its Independence

• Documents that gave the USA freedom

• Documents creating a government for Mexico