Texas Revolution Quiz

Why is Texas nicknamed the Lone Star State?

• It has a famous lone star monument

• Because it was the only state to fight Mexico

• Due to the single star on its flag symbolizing independence

• Because of its single large city

What did the single or lone star on Texas's flag symbolize?

• Its connection to the stars

• The state's only battle

• The state's fierce sense of independence

• A famous Texan star

Who was one of the most successful impresarios that brought families to Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

• Davy Crockett

What did Texians agree to in exchange for property?

• To bring more settlers

• To become Mexican citizens

• To pay taxes to Mexico

• To fight for Mexico

What law did Mexico pass that affected American immigration to Texas?

• The Settler's Code

• The Independence Act

• The Law of April 6, 1830

• The Migration Law

What did Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana do that escalated tensions?

• He built a wall around Texas

• He visited Texas to negotiate

• He nullified the constitution and declared himself president for life

• He offered free land to Americans

What were the Texians' reactions to the situation with Mexico?

• All wanted to join the United States

• Some wanted independence, some wanted to join the United States, and some wanted to protect their land

• They all wanted to return to Mexico

• They decided to ignore the Mexican government