Chapter 11 Section 4: Texas Gains Independence

What was the offer made by President John Quincy Adams for the Mexican territory that is now Texas?

• $1 million

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $500,000

Who was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Texan army?

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

• Jim Bowie

What was the main reason Mexicans encouraged Americans to move into the territory?

• To establish cotton plantations

• To build missions

• To find gold

• To trade with Native Americans

Who led the small army of Texans at the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

• Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie

What was the outcome of the battle at the Alamo?

• Texans won

• Mexicans retreated

• Texans were defeated

• It ended in a truce

Which two famous westerners were among the dead at the Alamo?

• Sam Houston and William Travis

• Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and Sam Houston

• William Travis and Jim Bowie

What was the battle cry of the Texans as they attacked the Mexican army?

• For Freedom!

• Remember the Alamo! and Remember Goliad!

• Victory or Death!

• To Independence!

In what year did Texas become the Republic of Texas?

• 1835

• 1836

• 1845

• 1821

Who was elected as the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• William Travis

• Sam Houston

• Jim Bowie

What did Santa Anna agree to after being taken prisoner?

• To retreat to Mexico

• To give Texas its independence

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To become an ally of Texas