Texas Revolution Quiz

What event do Texans consider to be the first fight of the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The siege of the Alamo

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Goliad Massacre

Who was the commanding soldier at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

• Santa Anna

What was the outcome of the siege at the Alamo?

• The Texans surrendered and were allowed to leave

• The Mexican army retreated

• The defenders of the Alamo were killed

• The Texans won and gained control of the Alamo

What did Sam Houston do in response to the events at the Alamo and Goliad?

• He signed a treaty with Santa Anna

• He ordered a retreat to the north

• He led a surprise attack on Santa Anna's camp

• He became the commander-in-chief of the Mexican forces

What phrase did the Texans shout during their surprise attack on Santa Anna's camp?

• "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!"

• "For Texas and Independence!"

• "Long live the Republic of Texas!"

• "Victory or Death!"

What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Texas became a part of Mexico again

• Santa Anna was executed

• Texas gained its independence from Mexico

• The Mexican army gained control of Texas

Who were Tejanos?

• Leaders of the Texas Revolution

• Mexican troops who fought against Texas

• People from Mexico claiming Texas as their home

• The defenders of the Alamo

What were leaders of Texas doing during the siege at the Alamo?

• They were negotiating peace with Santa Anna

• They were setting up a temporary government and writing a constitution

• They were planning to abandon the fight and leave Texas

• They were gathering forces to attack Mexico City

Reference the two stories of how the leaders fighting at the Alamo were killed. Why do you think Texans would have spread the first story on the death of Crockett, Bowie, and Travis?

• To encourage peace negotiations with Mexico

• To demoralize the Texan forces

• To inspire Texans to continue fighting for independence

• To cover up the defeat at the Alamo

Do you think fabricating (exaggerating) a media story is effective? What is one example of this being done today?

• Yes, it is effective; an example is political propaganda

• No, it is never effective; there are no examples today

• Yes, but only in historical contexts; it is not done today

• No, it is only effective in entertainment; it is not used in serious matters