The Texas Revolution Quiz

What year did Mexico start the empresario program to settle Texas?

• 1821

• 1835

• 1825

• 1845

Who was the first empresario to bring settlers to Texas?

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

• Jim Bowie

What was the reaction of Texan settlers when Mexican troops tried to retrieve a cannon?

• They welcomed the troops

• They used it to fight

• They hid it

• They surrendered it

Which famous battle cry was used at the Battle of Gonzales?

• Remember the Alamo!

• No retreat!

• Come and take it!

• For Texas and freedom!

Who were the key defenders at the Alamo?

• Sam Houston and his men

• Santa Anna and his troops

• Stephen F. Austin and settlers

• Jim Bowie, William Travis, and Davy Crockett

On what date did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?

• March 2, 1835

• April 21, 1835

• March 2, 1836

• April 21, 1836

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Stalemate

• Texan victory

• Mexican victory

• Retreat of both forces

How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?

• 18 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 30 minutes

What did Santa Anna do after being captured?

• Escaped

• Negotiated peace

• Signed the Treaty of Velasco

• Led another attack

What major conflict did Texas's annexation to the USA spark?

• World War I

• Mexican-American War

• Spanish-American War

• Civil War