History of the Republic of Texas

Who was responsible for selling land to American families in Texas?

• Moses Austin

• David Burnett

• Stephen Austin

• Santa Anna

What event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Texan Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Gonzales

• Santa Anna's Coup

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texans won and captured Santa Anna

• Mexicans won and all defenders were killed

• It ended in a truce

• Texans surrendered without a fight

Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• David Burnett

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

What was a major reason for the annexation of Texas by the United States?

• To establish a national bank

• To end the Texan Revolution

• To gain control of the Alamo

• To expand slave interests