Texas Revolution/Key Figures
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Brynne Abbott
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What were the Mexican government's two main goals for settlement in Texas?
To find better land for farming and raising livestock
To gain access to coal and other mineral resources
To raise funds and to gain control of American Indian lands
To settle more land in the west in order to expand the Mexican empire
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why did so many Americans flock to Texas in the 1820s?
Free land was advertised to attract new settlers
They wanted to take the opportunity to start their own government
Settlers were not required to pay taxes or serve in the Mexican Army
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
On his return home, what happened to Stephen Austin?
He was intercepted by a messenger with news of his fathers death.
He was arrested for treason and sent back to Mexico City.
He got lost in a storm and was rescued by a band of Comanche.
He lost the message he was supposed to deliver to the other representatives.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What kind of leader was General Santa Anna?
A president elected by the citizens
A king descended from a long royal line
A prime minister elected by a house of commons
A dictator with all the power to run the government
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What event started the war between Texas and Mexico?
Mexican officials removed a cannon from the city of Gonzalez.
Plans for Mexican ambush were intercepted by Texas leaders.
Texas soldiers moved into Mexican territory without permission.
Starving Texans raided and stole food from a government storehouse.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which battle did the Mexican Army try to take back the cannon that they gave to Texas?
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Goliad
Battle of Gonzales
Runaway Scrape
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Sam Houston was appointed as the leader of which army?
The Volunteer Corps
The Texan Army
The Mexican Army
The United States of Texas
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