Texas Revolution Quiz

What is one reason the Texans were unhappy with Mexico?

• Lack of access to trade routes

• Lack of representation in the Mexican government

• High taxes imposed by the Mexican government

• Harsh weather conditions in Texas

What is one reason Mexico was unhappy with Texas?

• Texans were not following Mexican laws

• Texans were seeking independence from Mexico

• Texans were not contributing to the Mexican economy

• Texans refused to pay taxes to the Mexican government

What was the outcome of the Siege of San Antonio?

• General Cos and his Mexican army surrendered

• The Texans were defeated and forced to retreat

• The Texans were able to escape and regroup

• The Mexican army successfully captured the Alamo

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

• Remember the Siege of San Antonio! Remember the Alamo!

• Remember the Alamo! Remember the Siege of San Antonio!

• Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!

• Remember the Battle of Gonzales! Remember Goliad!

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

• The Mexican army was unprepared and disorganized

• They had superior weapons and military strategy

• They received reinforcements from the United States

• They used guerrilla warfare tactics

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The Mexican army successfully captured the Texan leaders

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The Texans were defeated and forced to surrender

• The Mexican army suffered heavy losses

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• James K. Polk

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

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

• Debt from the Texas Revolution

• Lack of natural resources

• Conflict with neighboring countries

• Political instability

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

• Seeking independence from Mexico

• Establishing a trade agreement with European countries

• Forming alliances with Native American tribes

• Annexation to the United States

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

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna