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Westward Expansion PD 4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did Texas gain its independence?

a)

They asked

b)

Houston won a battle against Mexico

c)

Mexico gave it up for money

d)

Mexico felt like they had too much land

2.

Who was involved in the Texas Revolution? (Pick 2)

a)

American Settlers

b)

Mexican Government

c)

France

d)

Spanish warriors

3.

How long was the battle at the Alamo?

a)

3 years and 2 months

b)

10 days

c)

13 days

d)

9 months

4.

What were ONE of the requirements were in place to move West into Texas?

a)

Learn Spanish

b)

Visit Mexico at least once

c)

Know somebody who already lived in Texas.

5.

True or False? The Red Clouds War was a war that took place during the time of the Texas Revolution.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Pick two challenges that the Texans faced during the fights?

a)

Bankruptcy

b)

Lack of food

c)

Armory

d)

Slavery

7.

How long did the Texas independence last?

a)

6 months

b)

4 months

c)

2 years

d)

8 years

8.

What caused the conflict between them?

a)

Land

b)

Money

c)

Slavery

9.

How long was Texas independent for?

a)

10 years

b)

4 years

c)

23 years

d)

15 months

10.

How many battles were there in the Texas Revolution?

a)

11

b)

2

c)

4

d)

12

11.

When was the first war fought?

a)

October 2nd, 1835

b)

August 23rd, 1835

c)

October 1st, 1836

12.

How long did the war last until?

a)

April 1st, 1836

b)

January 3rd, 1836

c)

April 21st, 1836

13.

TRUE OR FALSE? Some Mexicans fought with Texans

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

How did settlers travel to Texas, during the Texas Revolution?

a)

Donkey

b)

Stagecoaches

c)

Boat

d)

Wagons

15.

Who won the war?

a)

Texas

b)

Mexico

16.

What difficulties did Texas face after becoming independent? (Pick all that applies)

a)

Bankruptcy

b)

Slavery

c)

Immigration

d)

Mexico still wanted to own Texas

17.

What treaty was signed between Texas and Mexico?

a)

Treaty of Peace between Mexico and US

b)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

c)

Treaty of US Expansion

d)

Treaty of Mexico

18.

Who won the Black Hills War in the Texas Independence?

a)

The United States

b)

Native Americans

c)

Mexico

19.

What is a common phrase relating to the Alamo?

a)

"Freedom for the Alamo"

b)

"Remember the Alamo"

c)

"Live for the Alamo"

20.

What was the last major battle of the Texas Revolution?

a)

Apache Wars

b)

Battle of San Jacinto

c)

Texan Revolution