Texas Revolution Quiz

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Why did many Anglo-Americans move into Tejas (Texas) in the early 1830's?

• they wanted cheap land
• to start a new life
• to escape problems back in the U.S.
• all of the above are reasons

Which of the following were causes of the Texas Revolution? (check ALL boxes that are correct)

• the dictatorship of Santa Anna (he sent an army to enforce laws)
• Texans were angry about taxes & tarriffs
• the Mexican army tried to take a cannon away fron the Texans
• Texans wanted independence from Britain

Which of the following statements accurately describe the Battle of the Alamo?

• the Texans lost the battle and all of the defenders were killed
• Mexico won but lost a lot of soldiers & time during the battle
• the battle resulted in feelings of anger that united Texans
• all of the above are accurate statements about the Battle of the Alamo

What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Texans captured Santa Anna after the battle
• Santa Anna promised Texas its independence after the battle
• Texas won & many Mexican soldiers were killed
• all of the above are correct statements

Which of the following are ways the American and Texas Revolutions were similar? (check ALL boxes that are correct)

• both revolutions started with a fight over military equipment (cannons)
• both revolutions resulted in the colony gaining idependence
• both revolutions saw the French army get involved
• both revolutions were caused by taxes, freedom & a leader trying to control the people