Texas History Quiz for Kids

Who was the leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

• George Washington

• Santa Anna

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sam Houston

What was the name of the famous battle fought at a mission in San Antonio, Texas?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Waterloo

Which country did Texas win its independence from?

• France

• Mexico

• England

• Spain

What is the name of the event when Texas became part of the United States?

• Texas Revolution

• Texas Annexation

• Mexican Cession

• Louisiana Purchase

Which battle was a major victory for Texas and led to its independence?

• Battle of the Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of the Bulge

What happened to the land called the "Mexican Cession"?

• It was given to France

• It became part of the United States

• It was returned to Spain

• It became part of Canada

Why is the Battle of the Alamo important in Texas history?

• It was the last battle of the war

• It inspired Texans to keep fighting for independence

• It was a big party

• It was a peace meeting

How did the Texas Annexation change the United States?

• The United States became smaller

• The United States gained more land

• The United States lost Texas

• The United States became a new country

What was one reason the United States and Mexico went to war?

• They wanted to share land

• They disagreed about the border

• They wanted to trade food

• They wanted to build a bridge

What happened to the people at the Battle of Goliad?

• They won the battle and celebrated

• Many were captured and killed

• They built a new city

• They went home safely