Texas Revolution Quiz

What was the cause of the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

• The citizens of Gonzales refused to give up a small cannon to the Mexican army

• The Mexican army attacked the citizens of Gonzales

• The Texans wanted to form a separate state in Mexico

• The Spanish government demanded the surrender of the cannon

Why did the Texans fly a flag that read 'Come and Take It'?

• To show their loyalty to Mexico

• To warn the Mexican soldiers

• To defend themselves against the Mexican soldiers

• To request assistance from other Texas cities

Who established headquarters in San Antonio during the Texas Revolution?

• General Martín Perfecto de Cos

• General Santa Anna

• General Gonzales

• General Alamo

What happened after General Cos surrendered?

• The Texans declared independence from Mexico

• The Mexican army left Texas

• The Texans gained control of the Alamo

• The fighting between the Texans and Mexicans ended

What did the Texans want to do after their victory?

• Form a separate state in Mexico

• Restore the Constitution of 1824

• Declare independence from Mexico

• Operate under the Constitution of 1835

What did the Texans warn in the Declaration of November 7, 1835?

• They would create an independent government

• They would use force to defend themselves

• They would pledge loyalty to Mexico

• They would restore the Constitution of 1824

What type of government did the Texans set up in the meantime?

• Permanent government

• Temporary government

• Interim government

• Ad interim government

Why did the ad interim government eventually fall apart?

• The delegates could never agree on the next steps

• The Mexican army attacked the government

• The Texans lost control of the Alamo

• The Constitution of 1824 was not restored

What was the main reason for the Texans' victory in the first battle?

• Superior military strategy

• Strong support from other Texas cities

• The small cannon they refused to surrender

• The leadership of General Cos

What did the Texans use the small cannon for?

• To protect themselves from unfriendly Native American tribes

• To attack the Mexican soldiers

• To defend the Alamo

• To establish headquarters in San Antonio