Exploring the Texas Revolution in 3 Minutes

Who appealed to the Spanish governors of Mexico to establish American colonies in Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Ana

• Stephen Austin

• Moses Austin

What was the main reason Mexico banned immigration to Texas in 1830?

• Economic reasons

• Religious differences

• To end the slave trade

• Political instability

Who was imprisoned by the Mexican government on suspicion of inciting revolt?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

• Moses Austin

• Santa Ana

What event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Fredonia Rebellion

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Siege of the Alamo

Who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

• Santa Ana

• Moses Austin

What was the outcome of the siege of the Alamo?

• Stalemate

• Mexican victory

• Mexican retreat

• Texan victory

Who led the final battle for Texas independence?

• Moses Austin

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

• Santa Ana

What did Santa Ana agree to in exchange for his safe passage back to Mexico?

• To pay reparations

• To leave Texas alone

• To return captured prisoners

• To grant Texas independence

In what year did Texas agree to join the U.S. as the 28th state?

• 1829

• 1865

• 1845

• 1836

What event directly followed the annexation of Texas by the U.S.?

• The Goliad Massacre

• The Mexican-American War

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Siege of the Alamo