Sam Houston Quiz

When did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?

• 1833

• 1813

• 1836

• 1812

Why did Sam Houston move to Tennessee?

• Because he wanted to become a leader

• Because his father passed away

• Because he wanted to fight in the War of 1812

• Because he was unhappy with Mexican leadership

What is the city of Houston, Texas named after?

• General Santa Anna

• The defenders of the Alamo

• Sam Houston

• The Battle of San Jacinto

Where was Sam Houston born?

• Tennessee

• Virginia

• Mexico

• Texas

What happened at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna and his army

• Texas became part of the United States

• Sam Houston was elected President of Texas

• Sam Houston rescued the defenders of the Alamo

What role did Sam Houston have after the Texas Revolution?

• He served as a U.S. Senator from Texas

• He became the first President of the Republic of Texas

• He helped Texas become part of Mexico

• He was a war hero in the Battle of San Jacinto