Texas

In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?

• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gonzales
• Battle of Goliad

Why did William B Travis write his letter at the Alamo that he signed "Victory or death!" ?

• To ask for reinforcements/help
• To announce their victory
• To inform Americans of their plans
• To announce his surrender

Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

• Jose Urrea
• Stephen F Austin
• Santa Anna
• William B. Travis

Why was the population of Texas increasing during this time period?

• empresarios were bringing settlers to Texas [mostly for the cheap land]
• settlers were getting paid $10,000 by the Mexican government to live in Texas
• gold had been discovered in the mountains of far West Texas
• NONE of these answers are correct

Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• James Fannin
• William B. Travis
• Sam Houston
• Santa Anna didn't lose

In which Battle did Texans suffer their most significant loss?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Antonio

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

What made the Alamo a victory as well as a defeat for Texas?

• Injuries were slight in this battle

• It encouraged Americans to support the Texas rebels and gave Sam Houston time to build an army.

• It showed Santa Anna that Texans were unbeatable.

• It made the Mexican soldiers become terrified of Texas Soldiers

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• San Jacinto

• Texas

• Mexico

• Davy Crockett

The battle cry at San Jacinto was

• "Don't Mess With Texas"

• "Live Free or Die"

• "Remember The Alamo"

• "Victory or Death"

How many days did the Battle of the Alamo last?

• 8
• 10
• 11
• 13