Texas Revolution Quiz

Which statement provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• ... Austin took demands to the Mexican president, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

• Santa Anna agreed to a few of the demands but refused to grant Texas its independence.

• The Mexican dictator hoped this act would squash the Texians’ desire to revolt.

• It inspired the Texians, making them more determined than ever to fight for their freedom.

This is a headline from February 24, 1836. The headline above is a reference to the events surrounding the --

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

How was the Law of April 6, 1830, unfair to Texans economically?

• It restricted trade between Texas and the United States.

• It increased taxes on local goods.

• It banned all forms of currency.

• It forced Texans to sell their land.

Who was stationed at Anahuac by Mexico's president in 1832?

• Sam Houston

• John Davis Bradburn

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

What did Texans do to justify their behavior against Bradburn?

• They wrote a letter to the president.

• They needed to act fast.

• They held a peaceful protest.

• They moved to another region.

What was the reaction of Texans to Bradburn's enforcement of Mexican authority?

• They accepted it peacefully.

• They became increasingly annoyed.

• They moved to another state.

• They supported Bradburn.

What event occurred at Anahuac in 1832?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A brief fight

• A large festival

• A trade agreement

What did Texans realize after the fight at Anahuac?

• They were ready to revolt.

• They were not ready to revolt.

• They needed more weapons.

• They should negotiate peace.

What did the Decree of 1830 lead to in Texas?

• Peaceful coexistence

• Tense relations

• Economic prosperity

• Increased immigration

Which of the following statements BEST describes the era of the Texas Revolution? Select TWO correct answers.

• General Santa Anna led a siege on the Texans inside the Alamo.

• President Sam Houston attempted to prevent new conflict with Mexico.

• Stephen F. Austin worked as an empresario to increase settlement in Texas.

• General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto.

• Governor Sam Houston opposed secession but was overruled by the Texas Legislature.