Texas Revolution Quiz

Who was the general whose arrival with more Mexican soldiers worried Texas settlers?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Martín de Cós

• Henry Smith

What was the first conflict of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of San Antonio

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Matamoros

• Battle of the Alamo

Who led the Texan troops to attack a mule train in the 'Grass Fight'?

• Benjamin Milam

• Phillip Dimmitt

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

What did the Consultation of 1835 eventually adopt?

• The Texas Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled

• The Treaty of San Antonio

What law did Mexico pass after gaining independence from Spain?

• A law declaring war on Texas

• A law declaring freed African Americans equal to Anglo American colonists

• A law prohibiting trade with Texas

• A law establishing new taxes on Texas settlers

Where did the delegates meet to attend the Convention of 1836?

• Washington-on-the-Brazos

• Austin

• San Antonio

• Houston

Who is considered the sole author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• George Childress

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Fannin

What did the Texas Declaration of Independence state about Santa Anna?

• He violated the liberties of Texans

• He supported Texan independence

• He was a hero of Texas

• He was the first president of Texas

Who was elected the commander-in-chief of the Texas military?

• Sam Houston

• George Childress

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Fannin

Which constitution greatly influenced the Constitution of Texas?

• U.S. Constitution

• Mexican Constitution

• Spanish Constitution

• French Constitution