Quiz on American Principles and History

What does "popular sovereignty" mean?

• Leaders obey the will of the people

• Leaders have absolute power

• Only the wealthy can vote

• The government controls the media

Who were the only people allowed to vote in the 1840s and 1850s?

• All adults

• White men, 21 years or older

• Women over 21

• Anyone who paid taxes

What does "freedom of religion" allow people to do?

• Follow a state-mandated religion

• Choose their faith or religion

• Only practice religion in private

• Attend church every Sunday

What is the meaning of "freedom of press"?

• The government controls the media

• The media can criticize the government if true

• Only positive news can be printed

• The media must support the government

What does "freedom of assembly" allow?

• People can meet to discuss issues

• Only government-approved meetings

• Meetings must be held in secret

• No public gatherings allowed

What did one of Sam Houston’s scouts capture?

• A Mexican general

• A Mexican courier

• A Mexican soldier

• A Mexican spy

What information did the courier’s letters provide?

• Santa Anna was retreating

• Santa Anna was nearby and separated from his army

• Santa Anna was planning a surprise attack

• Santa Anna was negotiating peace

How many soldiers did Santa Anna have nearby?

• 500

• 800

• 1000

• 1200

What decision did Houston’s war council make?

• To retreat further

• To stop retreating and attack the Mexican army

• To negotiate peace

• To wait for reinforcements

What happened to many Mexican soldiers during the final battle?

• They were promoted

• They were killed, wounded, or tried to run away

• They joined the Texans

• They surrendered peacefully