Causes and events leading to Texas statehood

Which event led to the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo and San Jacinto

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

What was the main cause of the Texas Revolution?

• Political disagreements with the Mexican government

• Religious conflicts between Texans and Mexicans

• Economic instability in Texas

• Desire for independence from Mexico

Which country did Texas gain independence from?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• United States

When did the Texas Revolution take place?

• 1835-1836

• 1900-1901

• 1861-1865

• 1776-1783

Who was the leader of the Texian forces during the Texas Revolution?

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

Which battle marked the final Texian victory in the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto

Which country annexed Texas in 1845?

• United States

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

What was the main reason for the annexation of Texas?

• To expand the territory of the United States and to gain control of valuable resources in Texas.

• To establish a new country in Texas

• To reduce the population of Texas

• To prevent Texas from becoming a powerful nation

Which president signed the bill for the annexation of Texas?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of San Francisco