Quiz on Texas Annexation (1845)

In what year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?

• 1836

• 1821

• 1820

• 1845

What did the Mexican government offer to Americans to encourage settlement in Texas?

• Free land

• Gold

• Protection from Native Americans

• Exclusive trading rights

What was one major issue that caused tension between the American settlers in Texas and the Mexican government?

• Slavery

• Language barriers

• Trade tariffs

• Religious differences

Who led the Mexican army into Texas in response to the Texan declaration of independence?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Pancho Villa

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

Where did the famous stand at the Alamo take place?

• San Antonio

• Houston

• El Paso

• Austin

What was the rallying cry of the Texans during the battle of San Jacinto?

• Remember the Alamo!

• For Texas and Liberty!

• Victory or Death!

• Freedom Forever!

Who was appointed to lead the Texas army after the organization of a temporary government?

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

What nickname was given to Texas after it became an independent republic?

• Lone Star Republic

• Independent Star State

• Freedom State

• New Republic of Texas

In what year did the U.S. Congress make Texas the 28th state?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850