Texas History Quiz

Who let Mexico's troops at the Alamo?

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• Santa Anna

Who won the battle of the Alamo?

• Mexico

• Texas

• France

What year did the Texas Revolution begin?

• 1832

• 1835

• 1845

• 1861

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

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• James Fannin

Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of San Jacinto

In what year was Texas annexed by the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

• 1861

Who was the President of the United States when Texas was annexed?

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• Martin Van Buren

• John Tyler

What was the primary reason for the Battle of the Alamo?

• To gain control of a strategic fort

• To capture Mexican President Santa Anna

• To protect Texan settlers from Native American attacks

• To secure a supply route

How long did the Battle of the Alamo last?

• 1 day

• 3 days

• 13 days

• 30 days

Who was the leader of the Mexican forces during the Battle of the Alamo?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Vicente Guerrero

• Miguel Hidalgo

• José María Morelos