Texas Revolution QUiz

Which of the following individuals would most likely have agreed with the idea in the excerpt above? Choose all that are correct.

• Sam Houston, who felt the U.S. could help Texas with debt relief

• Mirabeau Lamar, who felt Texas could fix its problems without help from the U.S.

• Texas settlers who felt the U.S. could better protect them against Native American attacks

• Anson Jones, who agreed with Sam Houston on most issues

• Some Americans who were opposed to the spread of slavery in the U.S.

Based on the sources, the United States considered the U.S.-Mexican War a justified conflict because the Mexican government —

• refused to negotiate with a U.S. representative and attacked U.S. troops.

• met in person with the U.S. representative but refused his offer.

• continued to govern Texas as they had before the Texas Revolution.

• required Texas to once again unite with Coahuila.

Based on the sources, Mexico considered the U.S.-Mexican War a justified conflict because the United States —

• had encouraged France and Britain to attack Mexico during a revolution.

• had encouraged Texas to keep fighting for independence from Mexico.

• had annexed Texas and placed troops in territory Mexico believed it owned.

• had sent a representative to negotiate with the Mexican government.

Which event caused the conflict discussed in the sources?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Annexation of Texas

• The Compromise of 1850

• The Fredonian Rebellion

Based on the excerpts provided, which of the following statements accurately contrasts Houston's and Lamar's opinions on Native Americans in Texas?

• A. Houston valued peaceful relations and negotiations while Lamar valued immediate action and war.

• B. Houston believed Native Americans were inferior people while Lamar believed in their equality. C. Lamar wanted to live together with the Native Americans while Houston did not. D. Houston wanted to convert Native Americans to Christianity while Lamar accepted them as they were.

Why did the majority of Texas settlers support annexation in 1845?

• They supported the leadership of Mirabeau Lamar.

• They wanted more protection against Native American attacks.

Which of the following were actions taken by Sam Houston?

• Led settlers to the region and became known as the “Father of Texas”

• Prevented another war with Mexico as the first President of Texas

• Moved the capital of Texas to Austin

Who was the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

• William B. Travis

• Davy Crockett

Who was the President of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Vicente Guerrero

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Benito Juárez

Which battle is considered the final battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad