Texas Revolution Test Review

What year did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

• 1810

• 1836

• 1845

• 1860

True or False The Battle of San Jacinto was the final and decisive battle of the Texas Revolution.

This commander of the battle at the Alamo wrote a famous letter during the siege.

Which of the following are factors that contributed to the annexation of Texas to the United States? (Select all that apply)

• Economic opportunities for American settlers

• Texas's abundant natural resources

• The issue of slavery

• Desire for Texas to remain an independent nation

(True or False) The Siege of the Alamo was fought for 13 days before the Mexican forces overran the Texan defenders.

The Battle of Gonzales had a flag that stated

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Lorenzo de Zavala

Which of the following would have been the main reason for Sam Houston to be elected president?

• He trained and led the army that defeated Santa anna

• Most Texans didn't trust his opponent

• He attracted support for the likelihood of US annexation

What statement in the excerpt above best supports that Texas and the United States mutually benefited from Annexation?

• 1. “As a republic, Texas had several presidents, a legislature, and an established court system.”

• 1. “During the nine years of the Texas Republic, American policy makers saw the importance of agriculture to the economy.”

• “The idea of expanding westward from coast to coast also appealed to many Americans.“

• “Over time, the economic importance of new land and this idea of westward expansion contributed to the annexation of Texas.”

Based on your knowledge of history and the excerpt above, what is the United States hoping to achieve with the annexation of Texas?

• 1. westward expansion

• 2. colonization

• 1. independence

• 1. revolution