Texas Revolution Quiz

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• 1850

• 1845

• 1836

• 1821

Who was the leader of the Texian Army during the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Martin De Leon

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

What was the primary goal of the Mexican government for settlement in Texas?

• To encourage more settlers from Europe

• To raise funds by selling plots of land to settlers

• To establish a military base

• To gain control of the land from American Indians

What event led to the Texans' cry of 'Remember Goliad!'?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The arrest of Stephen Austin

• The execution of surrendered Texans at Goliad

Who was the Mexican general who ordered the execution of the surrendered Texans at Goliad?

• José de Urrea

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Martin De Leon

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• A decisive victory for Mexico

• A stalemate

• A negotiated peace treaty

• A decisive victory for Texas

What did the Treaties of Velasco establish?

• The independence of Texas from Mexico

• The annexation of Texas by the United States

• The establishment of a new Mexican government in Texas

• The continuation of the war between Texas and Mexico

What was the population of Texas by 1830, and what percentage of it was American settlers?

• 20,000 with 80% American settlers

• 10,000 with 50% American settlers

• 30,000 with 70% American settlers

• 26,000 with 20% American settlers