History of Texas the Lone Star Republic

What was the primary reason Mexico opened its northern territories to American settlers in the early 1820s?

• To increase Mexico's population

• To convert the area to Catholicism

• To protect the region from Native American control

• To expand cotton farming

What conditions were American settlers supposed to adhere to according to the agreements with the Mexican government?

• None of the above

• Only trade with Mexican businesses

• Speak Spanish, convert to Catholicism, and avoid slavery

• Speak English and practice Protestantism

What was the main purpose of the law passed by Mexico on April 6th, 1830?

• To promote cotton farming

• To declare war on American settlers

• To curb the flood of American immigrants and control slavery

• To encourage more American immigration

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• The Mexican government surrendered

• Nearly all defenders were killed

• Santa Ana was captured

• The settlers were victorious

What did General Sam Houston achieve at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• He signed a peace treaty

• He was defeated by Santa Ana

• He captured Santa Ana

• He declared Texas part of Mexico

Why did Texas struggle to be admitted to the United States immediately after gaining independence?

• Due to economic instability

• Because of ongoing border disputes

• Because it would unbalance the slave state to free state ratio

• All of the above

What major event did Texas participate in 15 years after joining the Union?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Second Mexican-American War

• None of the above

• The American Civil War

Located in San Antonio, it is the site of a famous battle of the Texas War for Independence.

• San Jancinto

• The Alamo

• Veracruz

• Goliad

The 1836 rebellion of Texans against Mexican rule that resulted in Texas becoming an independent nation.

• War of 1812

• Texas War of Independence

• Mexican-American War

• Revolutionary War

What was the name of the battle when Texas won their independence?

• The Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gettysburg