Texas Independence Quiz

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces.

• The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.

In March each year, Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence to remember when Texan colonists declared independence from which country?

• Great Britain

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act similarly to contribute to the independence of Texas?

• Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.

• Both authored major portions of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• Both gained support from American Indian groups for fighting Mexican forces.

• Both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.

I was a member of the U.S. Congress before I came to Texas. I led the troops to success at San Jacinto. I was the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836. A major Texas city is named for me. Who am I?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León helped to settle Texas by —

• bringing colonists to Texas

• building missions in Texas

How did delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos contribute to the Texas Revolution?

• They wrote a declaration of independence from Mexico.

• They created a new naval force for an independent Texas.

• They trained an army and cavalry with General Sam Houston.

• They provided cannons for the fight against General Santa Anna.

One purpose for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence was to —

• encourage a naval blockade by France

• invite foreign powers to invade Mexico

• buy military equipment from Great Britain

• gain support from people in the United States

Select the response that best matches the description to the individual. Was a messenger at the Alamo and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto

Delivered a message from Santa Ana to Houston

Select the response that best matches the description to the individual. Provided firsthand accounts of the events that occurred at the