Texas Independence

Texas Independence

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Texas Independence

Texas Independence

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the person that brought families to Texas?

William B. Travis
Sam Houston
James Bowie

Stephen Austin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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