Texas Revolution Quiz

Why did the Texans want independence?

• They wanted to become part of the United States.

• They wanted to form an alliance with Native American tribes.

• They wanted to establish a monarchy in Texas.

• They were unhappy with the Mexican government's policies and wanted to establish their own government.

Who led the Texan forces?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sam Houston

Who led the Mexican forces?

• General Porfirio Díaz

• Emperor Maximilian I

• General Pancho Villa

• General Antonio López de Santa Anna

Name one major battle of the Texas Revolution.

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Waterloo

Name another major battle of the Texas Revolution.

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of the Alabaster

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Yorktown

Explain the significance of the Battle of the Alamo.

• The Battle of the Alamo was a minor skirmish with no significant impact.

• The Battle of the Alamo was a fictional event that never actually happened.

• The Battle of the Alamo was a battle fought between the United States and Mexico.

• The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event during the Texas Revolution.

Explain the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto.

• The Battle of San Jacinto was a decisive battle in the Texas Revolution.

• The Battle of San Jacinto was a military defeat for the Texan forces.

• The Battle of San Jacinto was a diplomatic negotiation that ended the Texas Revolution.

• The Battle of San Jacinto was a minor skirmish with no significant impact.

Why was Texas not added to the Union?

• The United States did not want to expand its territory

• Texas did not meet the requirements for statehood

• Texas declared independence and formed the Republic of Texas

• Texas did not want to join the Union

What were the reasons for Texan desire for independence?

• Dissatisfaction with Mexican government policies, cultural differences, and desire for self-governance.

• Political disagreements, religious conflicts, and desire for stronger military.

• Economic reasons, lack of resources, and desire for territorial expansion.

• Social unrest, language barriers, and desire for international recognition.

Who were the leaders of the Texan and Mexican forces?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln

• Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great

• Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, General Antonio López de Santa Anna

• John Adams, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin