Texas Independence Quiz

Who led the first wave of American Settlers into Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davey Crockett

• William Travis

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

Why did Texans fight for independence from Mexico?

• Mexico closed the border to new US immigrants

• Santa Anna became the leader of Mexico, and the Texans did not like him.

• Mexico wanted to abolish slavery

• All of the above

When Americans first wanted to settle in Texas, what were the conditions Mexico gave them?

• Speak Spanish

• Convert to Catholicism

• Obey Mexican laws

• All of the above

After the Texans won their independence, the United States immediately annexed Texas as a new state.

• True
• False

Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• James Fannin
• William B. Travis
• Sam Houston
• Santa Anna didn't lose

Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

• Jose Urrea
• Stephen F Austin
• Santa Anna
• William B. Travis

Why is the Alamo so important?

• It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
• It discouraged the Texan army
• It was an important win for the Texans
• Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna

Texas was originally part of what country?

• Mexico

• the United States

• it was never a part of another country, it was always independent

In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?

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

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