Texas Revolution Quiz

Who initiated the first battle of the Texas Revolution by sending Mexican soldiers into Texas in October of 1835?

• Santa Anna

• Henry Smith

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

What was the outcome of the early Battle of Gonzales?

• Mexican soldiers defeated the Texans

• Texans successfully defeated the Mexicans

• Both sides agreed to a truce

• The battle ended in a stalemate

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Texan army during 'The Consultation' meeting in San Felipe de Austin?

• Henry Smith

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

When was the Texas Declaration of Independence drafted?

• October 1835

• November 1835

• March 1st, 1836

• March 2nd, 1836

What document was the Texas Declaration of Independence based on?

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Texas Constitution

• The Mexican Constitution

• The United States Declaration of Independence

Who was the temporary governor created during 'The Consultation' meeting?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Henry Smith

What event do Texans celebrate as Texas Independence Day?

• The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Consultation

• The Convention of 1836

• The Battle of Gonzales

What was the outcome of the Battle of Goliad?

• Texans captured a Mexican fort

• Both sides agreed to a truce

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• Mexican soldiers captured the Texans

What was the purpose of the 'March on San Antonio' by the Texans?

• To evacuate the Mexican army from Texas soil

• To seek reinforcements from the Mexican army

• To capture the city of San Antonio

• To negotiate a peace treaty with the Mexican army

Who was victorious in many battles in San Antonio despite being outnumbered?

• Mexican soldiers

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• Texans commanded by Stephen F. Austin

• Both sides agreed to a truce