Jan 19th SS Quiz

What affect did the Battle of the Alamo and Goliad Massacre have on Texas's fight for independence?

• It scared Texans into not wanting to continue to fight

• It motivated Texans to fight even harder

• It made Texans lose their spirits

• It changed Texan's minds about wanting to be independent

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Texas was annexed by the United States?

• attacks by indigenous tribes and Mexican solideirs

• no one wanted to settle in Texas

• Texas was struggling financially

• Manifest Destiny

Santa Anna was captured at the end of which battle?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad

Which battle was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Coleto Creek

Which battles of the Texas Revolution were Texan victories?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Coleto Creek

• Battle of San Jacinto

What was one benefit that immigrants receive by moving to Texas?

• safety from indigenous tribes

• religious freedom

• cheap agricultural land

What challenges did the Republic of Texas NOT have in early years?

• conflict with indigenous tribes

• financial issues and debt

• dispute over annexation

• no government or president

The Texas Declaration of Independence was an important document that signified independence from Great Britain.

• True

• False

How did the United States annexation contribute to the Mexican American War?

• Mexico was angry because it did not recognize Texas as an independent nation and viewed Texas land as their own.

• Mexico was angry because it wanted to get Texas out of debt.

• Mexico was angry because anglo - settlers were coming to the land.

• Mexico was angry because the United States promised to keep Mexico safe from indigenous tribes.

Because of the new land that was gained from the Mexican American War, the population in Texas

• decreased significantly.

• increased significantly

• stayed the same