Texas Revolution Quiz

What expression refers to the Battle of the Alamo, a famous conflict during the Texas Revolution?

• Remember the Alamo!

• Come and Take It!

• The Lone Star Rebellion

• The Siege of Gonzales

When did the Texas Revolution begin?

• In 1821

• In 1835

• In 1836

• In 1824

What was Texas a part of before Mexico declared independence from Spain?

• Spain's empire in America

• An independent nation

• The United States

• France's colonial empire

What was the main reason many settlers brought enslaved people to Texas and refused to give them up, even though Mexico had abolished slavery in 1829?

• Economic benefits

• Cultural traditions

• Legal system differences

• The greatest source of conflict was slavery

What did the Texian delegates do in response to their complaints about the Mexican government?

• They started a war

• They sent a list of demands to the Mexican President

• They declared independence

• They abolished slavery

What was the outcome of the first "battle" of the Texas Revolution in Gonzales, Texas in October 1835?

• The Texians were outnumbered and left without the cannon

• The Mexican forces realized they were outnumbered and left without the cannon

• The Texians surrendered the cannon to the Mexican forces

• The Mexican forces took the cannon and arrested the Texians

What was the Declaration of Causes?

• A statement promising loyalty if Mexico returned to a constitutional form of government

• A peace treaty signed by the Texians and Mexico

• A declaration of war against Mexico by the Texians

• A document outlining the new government structure for Texas

How long did the siege of the Alamo last?

• 7 days

• 13 days

• 21 days

• 30 days

Who led the Texian forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The Texians were defeated

• The Mexican troops were caught off guard and half were killed

• The Texians surrendered

• It resulted in a stalemate