The History of Texas: American Settlement, the Texas Revolution, and Annexation

The History of Texas: American Settlement, the Texas Revolution, and Annexation

6th - 8th Grade

14 Qs

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The History of Texas: American Settlement, the Texas Revolution, and Annexation

The History of Texas: American Settlement, the Texas Revolution, and Annexation

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History

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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In what year did Mexico win its independence from the country of Spain?
Hint - This is the same year that Stephen F. Austin brought the first of the "Old 300" settlers to Texas

1803
1810
1817
1821

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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What were some reasons that American settlers were attracted to Texas in the early 19th century under Mexican rule?

The availability of fertile land

Economic opportunities

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Texas'?

Stephen F. Austin

Davy Crockett

Sam Houston

General Santa Anna

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Which event marked the beginning of armed conflict between Texian rebels and Mexican forces?

The Battle of Gonzales

The Battle of the Alamo

The Battle of San Jacinto

The annexation of Texas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Who valiantly defended the Alamo Mission against a large Mexican army?

Stephen F. Austin

Davy Crockett

Sam Houston

General Santa Anna

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Where did the Texans win a decisive 18-minute battle against the Mexican Army, and then they managed to capture the Mexican dictator on the following day?

San Jacinto
San Felipe
San Antonio
San Marcos

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Who was the general who led the Texas Army to independence and was later elected as the republic's first president?

Sam Houston

Santa Anna

Stephen F. Austin

George Washington Carver

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