Texas History Questions

Which of the following BEST completes the chain of events?

• The Civil War begins.

• The Mexican War starts.

• The Texas Revolution starts.

• Texas is annexed to the U.S.

Which important document is being described above?

• Texas Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Texas Constitution

• Mexican Constitution of 1834

Tejano Heroes of the Texas Revolution & Republic: Lorenzo de Zavala, Jose Francisco Ruiz, ?. Which individual could be added to the list?

• Santa Anna

• Juan N. Seguin

• Vicente Filisola

• Davy Crockett

Occurred on April 21, 1836, involved a surprise attack on Mexican forces, resulted in the capture of Santa Anna, last major battle of the Texas Revolution. Which battle of the Texas Revolution is described above?

• A) Alamo

• B) Goliad

• C) Gonzales

• D) San Jacinto

All of the above individuals —

• fought to defend the Alamo

• served as Governor of Texas

• fought in the Battle of San Jacinto

• worked as empresarios for Mexico

Why was the battle that took place at this fort important to the Texans and the outcome of the Texas Revolution?

• It was a defeat for the Texans that increased support for Texas independence.

• It was a defeat for the Texans that decreased support for Texas independence.

• It was a victory for the Texans and caused the Mexican army to retreat.

• It was a loss for the Mexican army which caused Santa Anna to surrender.

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna is best known for —

• surrendering during the Siege of the Alamo

• serving as Commander of the Mexican Army

• writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

• acting as President of the Provisional Government

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 President of the Republic of Texas. A major Texas city is named for me. Who am I?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

Why was Anson Jones important to the debate over Texas statehood?

• He helped to write the Texas state constitution.

• He was the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He worked to keep Texas an independent nation.

• He was the last president of the Republic of Texas.

I succeeded Sam Houston to become the second President of the Texas Republic. I increased military spending to drive the Comanche out of Texas. The Republic went deeper into debt because of my American Indian policy. Who am I?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Stephen F. Austin