Texas Revolution and Manifest Destiny Quiz

Who was the president/dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

• Santa Anna

• James K. Polk

What is the term for a ruler with absolute power?

• General

• Commander

• Empresario

• Dictator

What is the term for a military blockade or bombardment of an enemy town or position in order to force it to surrender?

• Republic

• Annexation

• Seige

• Alliance

Which battle of the Texas Revolution was the first battle?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Valasco

• Battle of the Alamo

Where and when was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

• San Jacinto on April 21, 1836

• Velasco on May 14, 1836

• Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 2, 1836

• Gonzales on October 2, 1835

Which battle was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Valasco

What is the term for when Anglo settlers set fire to their homes and businesses in fear of the approaching army of Santa Anna?

• Runaway Scrape

• Seige

• Manifest Destiny

• Annexation

What was the name of the Spanish mission converted into a fort that was besieged by Mexican troops in 1836?

• San Jacinto

• Velasco

• Gonzales

• The Alamo