Texas History Review

In the early 1830s, who did the Federalists elect as the president in Mexico?

• Martin de Leon

• Anastasio Bustamante

• Santa Anna

• Augustine de Iturbide

The images above are most closely associated with what important event in Texas history?

• the Fredonian Rebellion

• the Protest at Anahuac

• the Battle of Gonzales

• the Convention of 1832

Who was in command of the Texan army?

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• David G Burnet

• Stephen F Austin

What was the purpose of the Victory or Death letter, written by William B. Travis in 1836?

• Travis was explaining his decision to immediately surrender his army

• Travis wanted the U.S. Army to declare war on Mexico as soon as possible

• Travis was ordering his soldiers to retreat to the U.S.

• Travis needed reinforcements to help him fight against Mexico

Where did the final battle of the Texas Revolution happen?

• San Jacinto

• The alamo

• Goliad

• Gonzales

Which region of Texas is the largest and most populated? [and it's the one that YOU live in]

• Coastal Plains
• North Central Plains
• Mountains and Basins
• Great Plains

Name the era of Texas History that involved Spain setting up dozens of missions and presidios in different parts of Texas.

• Spanish Colonial Era
• Natural Texas and Its People
• Republic of Texas Era
• Mexican National Era

What important mission was built in 1718?  hint: it will eventually be called "the Alamo"

• San Francisco de los Tejas
• San Juan Bautista
• San Antonio de Valero
• Santa Cruz de San Saba

Who was the most successful Texas empresario, and later known as the "Father of Texas"?

• Moses Austin
• Sam Houston
• Santa Anna
• NONE  OF  THESE  ARE  CORRECT

Where did the Texas Revolution begin?
Hint - a flag that said "Come and Take It", and Texans fighting to defend their town's cannon

• Gonzales
• Goliad
• Galveston
• Georgetown