Texas Revolution Quiz SPSH

Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Sam Houston

• William B Travis

• Stephen F Austin

• George Childress

Which battle proved to Texans that the Mexican Army could be defeated and Independence achieved?

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Coleto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

Who surrendered to Sam Houston at the battle of San Jacinto?

• Stephen F Austin

• Juan Seguin

• Santa Anna

• James Fannin

What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?

• To stop immigration from the United States to Texas

• To establish an independent government

• To request help from Sam Houston

• To support Santa Anna over the current Mexican leaders

Who left the Alamo to deliver a message to Sam Houston requesting help?

• Stephen F Austin

• Santa Anna

• Juan Seguin

• James Fannin

What did William Travis inform other Texans in his letter from the Alamo?

• The Mexican Army could be defeated

• Reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

• Independence had been achieved

• The Battle of Coleto was won

Where did delegates meet in March of 1836 intending to establish an independent government?

• Goliad

• San Jacinto

• Gonzales

• Washington-on-the-Brazos

In which region were most battles of the Texas Revolution fought?

• Coastal Plains

• Revolutionary Era

• Open Prairies

• Turtle Bayou

What allowed the Mexican army to easily surround Fannin and his men at the Battle of Coleto?

• Forests

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Open prairies

Who wanted to remain loyal to Mexico under the Constitution of 1824 until he was imprisoned on a trip to Mexico City?

• Stephen F Austin

• William B Travis

• Sam Houston

• George Childress