Texas Independence Quiz

Which event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

Which country did Texas negotiate with for recognition of its independence?

• United States

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

What significant action did Texans take regarding their leadership in 1836?

• They appointed leaders from Mexico

• They elected their first leaders

• They abolished the leadership positions

• They chose leaders from the U.S.

What did most Texans vote to pursue in the election of 1836?

• Independence from Mexico

• Annexation to the United States

• A new constitution

• A peace treaty with Mexico

What year was the Constitution that legalized slavery in Texas enacted?

• 1826

• 1836

• 1846

• 1856

Why were U.S. settlers discriminating against Tejanos like Juan Seguín?

• Because they were wealthy

• Because they were loyal to Mexico

• Because they owned slaves

• Because they spoke Spanish

What was William Goyens known for owning?

• A large shipping company

• Thousands of acres of farmland and slaves

• A chain of stores

• A fleet of fishing boats

Which immigrant group was the largest to settle in Texas during the 1830s?

• French

• Italians

• Germans

• Irish

Which area in Texas did Germans form communities in?

• Texas Hill Country

• Gulf Coast

• Panhandle

• Piney Woods

Which Native American leader was involved in the clashes with President Lamar?

• Chief Sitting Bull

• Chief Bowles

• Chief Geronimo

• Chief Crazy Horse