Texas History Quiz

What was the lasting impact of the battle of the Alamo on Texas history?

What president of Mexico banned Americans from moving into Texas in 1830 out of fear of American influence?

• Santa Anna

• Pedro Velez

• Anastasio Bustamante

• Valentin Gomez Farias

What was the first battle of the war that began when Texas refused to surrender their cannon to Mexican troops?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Coleto

• Battle of Goliad

What was the first major battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Refugio

• Battle of Gonzalez

Known as the "Father of Texas," who led the colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• George Dallas

• James Fannin

What president of Mexico banned Americans from moving into Texas in 1830 out of fear of American influence?

• Santa Anna

• Pedro Velez

• Anastasio Bustamante

• Valentin Gomez Farias

What phrase did Texans write on a white flag, above a cannon, during the Battle of Gonzales?

• Don't tread on me

• We surrender

• Come and take it

• Live free or die