Mexican-American War Quiz

Who originally ruled Mexico and most of what are now the southwestern and western parts of the United States before 1821?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Portugal

What did the Mexican government offer to American settlers in Texas in exchange for obeying Mexican laws and becoming Catholic?

• Military protection

• Free land

• Gold and silver

• Political positions

What was one major issue that caused tension between the American settlers and the Mexican government in Texas?

• Language barriers

• Cultural differences

• Slavery

• Trade disputes

By 1830, how many white Americans lived in Texas, outnumbering the Mexicans?

• About 5,000

• About 10,000

• About 15,000

• About 20,000

What did the group of settlers request from the Mexican government in 1833?

• To allow Texas to join the United States

• To allow Texas to have its own government

• To stop Americans from settling in Texas

• To declare independence from Mexico

Who was the president of Mexico that led an army into Texas in response to Texas declaring independence?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Jim Bowie

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Davy Crockett

Where did the Texans and Americans make their stand against Santa Anna's army?

• In the town of San Antonio

• At an old mission or church called the Alamo

• At the Mexican government headquarters

• On the borders of Texas and Mexico

What was the outcome of the battle at the Alamo?

• The Texans and Americans successfully defended the Alamo

• The Mexican army was defeated and retreated

• Nearly all the Americans were killed

• The Texans and Americans surrendered peacefully

Who did the Texans appoint to lead the Texas army after the battle at the Alamo?

• General Santa Anna

• President John Tyler

• Sam Houston

• None of the above

What significant event did General Houston lead in April 1836?

• The signing of a new constitution for the Republic of Texas

• A surprise attack against Santa Anna's army at San Jacinto

• The annexation of Texas by the United States

• The battle at the Alamo