WorksheetsTexas Independence By Kya Kearns
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why did people start immigrating to Texas/Mexico area?
It had good rich soil, for producing crops
The land was cheaper
Not many people lived there
Great area for finding Gold!
What did the American's bring over to Texas/Mexico that Mexico was against??
New animals that weren't Native
Diseases and sickness
Slavery
New plantations
What was the Lone Star Republic?
Lone Star Republic was a nickname for Texas after the American Revolution
They were a city
Lone Star Republic was a nickname for Texas after the Texas Revolution
They were a Republic from 1836-1845 because they had to wait for a free state to come in union in order to join as a state in America
Who was Santa Anna
He was a dictator for Mexico, and made laws that the new settlers and Tejanos didn't agree with.
A guy who started battles because, of his actions
He was Santa Claus
He was a Political figure and was very popular amongest his fellow mates.
Who was captured at the end of the Battle at San Jacinto and had to sign a treaty for Texas independence in order to be free?
Chris Hemsworth
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Richard Pryor
Who sent out the surprise attack against the forces of Mexican General Santa Anna at San Jacinto??
The Tejanos
Sam Houston
The Texan's
The Natives
What gave the Texan's motivation to fight for their Independence?
Nothing, they just wanted more and more land to start a new colony
After the Mexican and Texan War, they were highly outnumbered, but pushed them and motivated them to come back and fight for what they want.
The ridiculous laws made by Santa Anna
After the Battle at San Jacinto the Texan's were mad they lost and wanted to keep fighting for Independence.
When was the treaty signed, for when Texas was handed over to the U.S.?
April 23rd, 1845
September 5th, 1840
December 4th, 1847
February 2, 1848
The Mexican's Won the Battle at Alamo.
True
False
Once Texas became a State, it no longer needed a President but a-
Governor
Speaker of the House
King
Queen
