Texas Revolution Quiz

What were the main causes of the Texas Revolution?

• Mexican government's support for slavery

• Lack of access to natural resources

• Mexican government's abolition of slavery, lack of political representation, and desire for greater autonomy

• Desire for stronger ties with Mexico

Why did the Texan settlers and the Mexican government clash?

• Disagreements over cultural festivals

• Disagreements over weather patterns

• Disagreements over issues such as immigration, slavery, and local governance.

• Disagreements over trade agreements

How did the issue of slavery contribute to the Texas Revolution?

• It had no impact on the Texas Revolution

• Slavery was abolished in Texas before the Revolution

• It was a major point of contention between the Anglo-American settlers and the Mexican government.

• The issue of slavery only affected the Mexican government

What role did the Battle of Gonzales play in the Texas Revolution?

• It led to the annexation of Texas by Mexico

• It resulted in the defeat of the Texan forces

• It marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution

• It had no impact on the Texas Revolution

Who were the key figures in the Battle of the Alamo?

• Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Attila the Hun

• Napoleon Bonaparte, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan

• George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson

• William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett

Who was the leader of the Texian army during the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the Mexican general who led the Mexican army during the Texas Revolution?

• Pancho Villa

• Emiliano Zapata

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Porfirio Díaz

About how many soldiers fought for Texas in the Battle of the Alamo?

• 2,500

• 2,300

• 300

• 500

What treaty officially ended the Texas Revolution?

• Treaty of Tejas

• Treaty of Valero

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Alamo