Texas Independence

How did American settlers earn a living in Texas?

• By trading with Native Americans.

• By farming and ranching.
• By hunting and gathering.
• By mining for gold and silver.

What caused American settlers in Texas to want freedom from Mexico?

• Desire for land ownership and expansion.
• Disagreements about slavery and governmental control

• Influence of European settlers in the region.
• Support for Mexican government policies.

What is a "vaquero"?

• A vaquero is a famous musician.
• A vaquero is a Mexican cowboy.

• A vaquero is a traditional Mexican dish.
• A vaquero is a type of horse.

Who was the person that brought families to Texas?

• William B. Travis
• Sam Houston
• James Bowie
• Stephen Austin

Who was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?

• A famous artist known for his paintings of the Mexican landscape.
• A Mexican president, known for his role in the Texas Revolution.

• A revolutionary leader in the Cuban War of Independence.
• A Spanish explorer who discovered Mexico.

What happened to the defenders of the Alamo?

• The defenders of the Alamo were captured and imprisoned.
• The defenders of the Alamo successfully repelled the attackers.
• The defenders of the Alamo negotiated a peaceful surrender.
• The defenders of the Alamo were killed in battle.

Why did the soldiers yell “Remember the Alamo” as they charged the enemy camp?

• To distract the enemy with confusion.
• To signal a retreat from the fight.
• To create unity and motivation by recalling the sacrifice at the Alamo.

• To celebrate a recent victory in battle.

What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The Texas army won, leading to Texas independence.

• The Texas army won, but Texas remained part of Mexico.

• The battle ended in a stalemate with no clear winner.
• The Texas army lost, resulting in Mexican control over Texas.

Was Texas its own state in the 1820s?

• Texas became a state in the 1820s.
• No, Texas was not its own state in the 1820s.
• Texas was part of Mexico in the 1820s but was a separate territory.
• Yes, Texas was an independent nation in the 1820s.

What is a revolt?

• A revolt is a peaceful negotiation.
• A revolt is a type of dance.
• A revolt is a government policy.
• A revolt is an uprising against authority.