Westward Expansion

Stephen Austin was from...

• Texas

• New York

• Virginia

• California

What year did Stephen Austin start his work in Texas?

• 1800

• 1825

• 1836

• 1845

What did Stephen Austin do that made him important in history?

• He discovered gold in California.

• He was the first governor of Texas.

• He led the Texas Revolution.

• He was granted the right to start a colony in Mexico.

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo for Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?

• He became a hero in Texas.

• He lost control of Mexico.

• He successfully defeated the Texians.

• He was forced to flee to Mexico.

In what year did Sam Houston play a major role in Texas history?

• 1825

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

What action did Sam Houston and other Texan leaders take to challenge Mexico's control?

• They signed a treaty with Mexico.

• They declared Texas independent and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• They joined forces with the Mexican government.

• They moved the capital of Texas to Houston.

What is the significance of the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo"?

• To celebrate the victory of the defenders of the Alamo

• To commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• To honor the bravery of the soldiers in the Battle of Bunker Hill

• To honor the sacrifice of the defenders at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution

Why is the Alamo important?

• This is where the Mexican army was defeated in the Texas Revolution.

• This is where the Native Americans were forced to move on the Trail of Tears.

• This is the city the American farmers wanted for shipping on the Mississippi.

• This is where the Mexican army killed every Texan man in the fort, making the Texans angry.

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the God-given right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

• Manifest destiny

• Monroe Doctrine

• Great Awakening

• Louisiana Purchase

Who was the leader of the Texian forces during the Battle of San Jacinto?

• James Fannin

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin