Revolution & Republic STAAR Bootcamp

What was a major cause of the Texas Revolution?

• The desire of Texans to join the United States immediately

• Disputes over land ownership and usage

• The abolition of slavery in Mexico

• None of the above

Why did many American settlers move to Texas in the 1820s and 1830s?

• To escape debts in the United States

• For religious freedom

• Attracted by cheap land

• To establish cotton plantations

What event is considered the official start of the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Goliad Massacre

• The Battle of Gonzales

Which of the following was a key issue during the Texas Revolution?

• The right to bear arms

• The imposition of Mexican laws over Anglo settlers

• The desire for Texas to become an independent country

• All of the above

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• The Texans won and gained independence.

• The Mexicans won, but it became a rallying point for Texas independence.

• It ended in a draw, prolonging the war.

• The battle was avoided through negotiations.

Who was the President of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Davy Crockett

What was the main reason for the annexation of Texas into the United States?

• To gain more territory for slavery

• To protect Texas from Mexican reconquest

• Economic benefits from cotton production

• All of the above

When did Texas officially become a state of the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1865

• 1898

What was the "Lone Star Republic"?

• A nickname for the state of Texas after it joined the United States

• The official name of Texas during its independence from Mexico before joining the United States

• A military group fighting for Texas independence

• None of the above

Which treaty officially ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas independence?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of San Jacinto