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Texas Independence Quiz

Authored by DaVelle Croley

English

4th Grade

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Texas Independence Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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

It resulted in immediate independence for Texas.

It caused the Mexican army to retreat.

It led to a peace treaty with Mexico.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Mexico

Spain

France

United States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 negotiated peace treaties with Mexico.

Both led the Texan army to victory at San Jacinto.

Both were presidents of the Republic of Texas.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a member of the U.S. Congress before coming to Texas, led the troops to success at San Jacinto, and was the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

Sam Houston

Stephen F. Austin

James Bowie

William B. Travis

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

bringing colonists to Texas

building forts

signing treaties with Native Americans

establishing trade routes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

They wrote a declaration of independence from Mexico.

They formed a new government.

They built a fort.

They negotiated with Santa Anna.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

gain support from people in the United States

establish a new capital

create a new flag

form a new army

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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