Texas Revolution

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• 1821

• 1825

• 1818

• 1823

Why was the settlement of Texas so appealing to Anglos (Americans)?

• Cheap land and a dissimilar Constitution

• No slavery and Cheap Slavery

• Cheap land and a similar Constitution

• Roman Catholicism and No Slavery

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested for treason?

• Because he sent a letter stating that Texas should go ahead and be its own state

• Santa Anna and Stephen F. Austin agreed Texas should be its own state

• Because he had slaves

• Santa Anna agreed since Stephen F. Austin was not Roman Catholic that he should arrested

Which battle is this flag from?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Coleto Creek

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

What was the main outcome of the Convention of 1836?

• Texians outlawed slavery

• Texians sent a peace treaty to Mexico

• Texas Declaration of Independence was written

• Texians decided to join the United States

Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Stephen F. Austin

• George C. Childress

• Sam Houston

• Juan Seguin

What was the primary outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texians lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

• Texians won and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

• Mexicans lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" was a symbol of the end of the Texas Revolution

• Mexicans won and it effectively ended the Texas Revolution

How many Texians were executed during the Goliad Massacre at the command of Santa Anna?

• 700-756

• 100-150

• 400-450

• 50-100

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of the Alamo
• Goliad Massacre
• Battle of San Jacinto

This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.

• Mier y Teran Report
• Stephen F. Austin Arrest
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions
• Fredonian Rebellion