Texas Independence/War with Mexico Review

When did the Texas Revolution start?

• 1803

• 1835

• 1836

• 1848

Who led the Texan forces at San Jacinto?

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Thomas Jefferson

What is a "Republic"?

• A military blockade

• A nation governed by elected representatives

• A formal agreement between countries

• An undeveloped area

Which event happened in 1836 during the Texas Revolution?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Battle of the Alamo

• California Gold Rush

• Homestead Act

Who is called the "Father of Texas"?

• Daniel Boone

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Sacagawea

What is a "Siege"?

• A law providing free land

• Military blockade and bombardment of a place

• A belief in expansion

• A guide and interpreter

What is "Manifest Destiny"?

• A military strategy

• Belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America

• A treaty between countries

• A type of government

Who commanded the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Thomas Jefferson

• Daniel Boone

When was the Republic of Texas founded?

• 1804

• 1835

• 1836

• 1848

Which term means a formal agreement between countries?

• Treaty

• Frontier

• Homestead Act

• Siege