Social Studies Chapter 8 Lesson 2

Who was assigned by Mexico to lead settlers into Texas?

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

• James Polk

• Davy Crockett

What did Texas settlers NOT complain about?

• How easy trade was with the U.S.

• The need for independence

• The Battle of the Alamo

• Annexation by the U.S.

What was the main cause of the Texas Revolution?

• Texas settlers wanting independence

• Problems with trade

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The annexation of Missouri

What was the end result of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836?

• Texans lost their lives fighting for independence

• Texas became independent

• Mexico gained more land

• The U.S. annexed Texas

What was Sam Houston’s role in Texas history?

• To make Texas independent

• To lead Mexican forces

• To write the Texas Constitution

• To annex Texas to the U.S.

Why was “Remember the Alamo!” shouted at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Texan soldiers wanted vengeance

• To celebrate victory

• To call for peace

• To support Manifest Destiny

Why did some Americans worry about Texas being annexed by the U.S.?

• Because of what happened to Missouri

• Because of trade issues

• Because of the Alamo

• Because of Manifest Destiny

What idea does the statement “Land should be taken” support?

• Manifest Destiny

• Annexation

• Independence

• Trade with the U.S.

What is a vaquero?

• A Mexican cowboy

• A Texas soldier

• A U.S. president

• A battle cry

What does it mean to annex territory?

• To take territory and join it to a state or country

• To fight for independence

• To trade with another country

• To lose a battle