Texas Statehood

What year did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1820

• 1860

What famous battle took place at the Alamo in 1836?

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Gettysburg

Who was the leader of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• General Sam Houston

• President James Polk

• Colonel William Travis

• General Robert E. Lee

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Defeat of Texas by Mexico

• Independence of Texas from Mexico

• Annexation of Texas by Mexico

• Stalemate between Texas and Mexico

Who was the Mexican general defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• General Diaz

• General Zapata

• General Juarez

• General Santa Anna

What impact did the Texas Revolution have on the United States' expansion?

• The Texas Revolution resulted in the United States becoming a smaller country

• The Texas Revolution had no impact on the United States' expansion

• The Texas Revolution resulted in the annexation of Texas by the United States, contributing to the country's expansion.

• The Texas Revolution led to the United States losing territory

What was the primary reason for the Texas Revolution?

• Religious differences

• Disputes over slavery

• Desire for independence from Mexico

• Economic sanctions

Who served as the President of Texas immediately after its independence in 1836?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• David G. Burnet

• Anson Jones

What was the main economic activity in Texas that contributed to its desire for independence?

• Manufacturing

• Gold mining

• Cotton farming

• Ship building