U.S. History - Ch. 7 Big Quiz Study Questions

Who led the Texan forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas independence from Mexico?

• Davy Crockett
• Sam Houston
• William B. Travis
• James Bowie

What was the term for Mexicans living in Tejas?

• Tejanos
• Deltoids
• Mexamericans
• None of the above

What year did Texas join the union?

• 1861
• 1892
• 1835
• 1845

Who was chosen to lead the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston
• Santa Anna
• Stephen Austin
• Davy Crockett

How many days did Texians try to defend the Alamo?

• 27
• 16
• 13
• 2

The Texas Revolution is also known as the Texas War of Remembrance.

• True
• False

The Battle of Jacinto was the final battle of the Revolution.

• True
• False

In 1821, Mexico won independence from the United States.

• True
• False

The rallying battle cry was “remember the Alamo".

• True
• False

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was elected president of Mexico.

• True
• False