Texas History Quiz

Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?

• Council House Fight

• Siege of the Alamo

• Election of Sam Houston

• Settlement of Nacogdoches

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to --

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• end the trade between Texas and Mexico

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop immigration from the United States to Texas

The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —

• arrest by Mexican officials

• creation of the Mier y Terán report

• work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830

• participation in the Fredonian Rebellion

Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box?

• Jim Bowie

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

• Lorenzo de Zavala

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

• He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

The famous Texan pictured above contributed to the independence of Texas by —

• leading the Texas Revolutionary forces

• serving as President of the Texas Republic

• fighting with Texans defending the Alamo

• writing the Texas Declaration of Independence

Sam Houston's letter while he was at the Alamo was intended to —

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

• warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna’s approaching army

• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —

• design the “Come and Take It” flag

• create a plan to defend the Alamo

• establish an independent government

• negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico