Exploring the Texas Revolution: Key Events and Figures

The video explores the Texas Revolution, starting with European colonization and leading to the Texas Revolution. It covers the role of filibusters, the Empresario system, and the tensions between Texians and the Mexican government. Key battles like the Alamo and the eventual Texian victory are discussed, along with the aftermath and Texas's annexation by the US. The video concludes with a sponsor message.

Which European country first settled in Texas in the 17th century?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• Britain

What was the name of the independent republic declared by a Mexican-American filibuster expedition during the Mexican War of Independence?

• Blue Flag Republic

• Green Flag Republic

• White Flag Republic

• Red Flag Republic

What system did the Mexican government introduce to turn American filibusters into Mexican citizens?

• Immigration Act

• Filibuster Law

• Colonization Law

• Empresario System

Which Mexican president abolished slavery in 1829, causing unrest among Texians?

• Benito Juárez

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Guadalupe Victoria

What event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto

Who was the Major General of the new Texian army during the Texas Revolution?

• William Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texian victory

• Stalemate

• Peace treaty signed

• Mexican victory

What was the battle cry used by Texians to rally support after the Alamo and Goliad?

• Remember the Alamo

• Freedom for Texas

• For Texas!

• Victory or Death

What treaty did Santa Anna sign, leading to the withdrawal of Mexican forces south of the Rio Grande?

• Treaty of San Jacinto

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Paris

In what year did the United States officially annex Texas as the 28th state?

• 1861

• 1850

• 1845

• 1836