Texas History Quiz

In which month did the Battle of Gonzales take place?

• October

• September

• November

• December

Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• George C. Childress

• William B. Travis

Who reached the town of Gonzales after the fall of the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• Susanna Dickinson

• James Fannin

• David Goliad

How many Texans were executed under the order of Santa Anna at Goliad?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Which river became the natural border between Mexico and Texas according to the Treaties of Velasco?

• Rio Grande

• Rio Colorado

• Rio Conchos

When did the Battle of Goliad take place?

• October 2, 1835

• October 10, 1835

• October 28, 1835

• November 26, 1835

What did the Texans mistakenly think the Mexican troops were carrying during the Grass Fight?

• Silver

• Gold

• Weapons

• Food

How long did the Texans hold off Santa Anna and his army during the Siege of the Alamo?

• Thirteen days

• Ten days

• Twenty days

• Five days

Who surrendered to Mexican General Jose de Urrea at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Texan General James Fannin

• General Sam Houston

• David Burnet

• Santa Anna

What was the rallying cry for the Texas Revolution?

• "Remember the Alamo, Remember the Goliad"

• "For Texas and Freedom"

• "Victory or Death"

• "To the Last Man"