WorksheetsTexas Independence
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who led the first wave of American Settlers into Texas?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Davey Crockett
c)
William Travis
d)
Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
2.
Why did Texans fight for independence from Mexico?
a)
Mexico closed the border to new US immigrants
b)
Santa Anna became the leader of Mexico, and the Texans did not like him.
c)
Mexico wanted to abolish slavery
d)
All of the above
3.
When Americans first wanted to settle in Texas, what were the conditions Mexico gave them?
a)
Speak Spanish
b)
Convert to Catholicism
c)
Obey Mexican laws
d)
All of the above
4.
What battle ended the Texan War of Independence?
a)
Battle of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Mexico City
5.
After the Texans won their independence, the United States immediately annexed Texas as a new state.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?
a)
James Fannin
b)
William B. Travis
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Santa Anna didn't lose
7.
Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
a)
Jose Urrea
b)
Stephen F Austin
c)
Santa Anna
d)
William B. Travis
8.
Why is the Alamo so important?
a)
It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
b)
It discouraged the Texan army
c)
It was an important win for the Texans
d)
Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna
9.
Texas was originally part of what country?
a)
Mexico
b)
the United States
c)
it was never a part of another country, it was always independent
10.
Once Texas won independence from Mexico, they were immediately admitted to the United States as a new state.
a)
True
b)
False
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