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Texas Revolution Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one reason the Texans were unhappy with Mexico?

a)

Lack of access to trade routes

b)

Lack of representation in the Mexican government

c)

High taxes imposed by the Mexican government

d)

Harsh weather conditions in Texas

2.

What is one reason Mexico was unhappy with Texas?

a)

Texans were not following Mexican laws

b)

Texans were seeking independence from Mexico

c)

Texans were not contributing to the Mexican economy

d)

Texans refused to pay taxes to the Mexican government

3.

What was the outcome of the Siege of San Antonio?

a)

General Cos and his Mexican army surrendered

b)

The Texans were defeated and forced to retreat

c)

The Texans were able to escape and regroup

d)

The Mexican army successfully captured the Alamo

4.

What was the battle cry used by the Texan troops during the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

Remember the Siege of San Antonio! Remember the Alamo!

b)

Remember the Alamo! Remember the Siege of San Antonio!

c)

Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!

d)

Remember the Battle of Gonzales! Remember Goliad!

5.

Why were so few Texans killed in the Battle of San Jacinto despite being outnumbered?

a)

The Mexican army was unprepared and disorganized

b)

They had superior weapons and military strategy

c)

They received reinforcements from the United States

d)

They used guerrilla warfare tactics

6.

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

The Mexican army successfully captured the Texan leaders

b)

The battle ended in a stalemate

c)

The Texans were defeated and forced to surrender

d)

The Mexican army suffered heavy losses

7.

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Anson Jones

c)

James K. Polk

d)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

8.

What was the main problem faced by the new Republic of Texas?

a)

Debt from the Texas Revolution

b)

Lack of natural resources

c)

Conflict with neighboring countries

d)

Political instability

9.

What was the solution proposed by Sam Houston to address Texas' problems?

a)

Seeking independence from Mexico

b)

Establishing a trade agreement with European countries

c)

Forming alliances with Native American tribes

d)

Annexation to the United States

10.

Who worked with United States president James K. Polk to add Texas as a state in the United States?

a)

Anson Jones

b)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Santa Anna

11.

When did Texas become a state in the United States?

a)

December 1845

b)

March 1836

c)

February 1845

d)

April 1836

12.

What was the main reason for the Mexican government's refusal to recognize Texas's independence?

a)

Fear of losing valuable territory

b)

Desire to maintain control over Texas's resources

c)

Concern about the impact on Mexico's economy

d)

Disagreement with the terms of the Texas Constitution

13.

What was the flag of the Republic of Texas from 1836-1839?

a)

United States flag

b)

Republic of Texas flag

c)

Seal of the Republic of Texas

d)

Texas Redback currency

14.

Who approved the Texas Constitution of 1836 and voted to seek U.S. annexation of Texas?

a)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

b)

Anson Jones

c)

Sam Houston

d)

James K. Polk

15.

What was the main issue faced by the new Republic of Texas in terms of its relationship with Native Americans?

a)

Native Americans were refusing to trade with the Texans

b)

Native Americans were forming alliances with Mexico

c)

Anglo Americans were taking over Native American territory

d)

Native Americans were seeking independence from Texas