Texas Independence Quiz

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.

• It resulted in immediate independence for Texas.

• It caused the Mexican army to retreat.

• It led to a peace treaty with Mexico.

In March each year, Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence to remember when Texan colonists declared independence from which country?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• United States

How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act similarly to contribute to the independence of Texas?

• Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.

• Both negotiated peace treaties with Mexico.

• Both led the Texan army to victory at San Jacinto.

• Both were presidents of the Republic of Texas.

Who was a member of the U.S. Congress before coming to Texas, led the troops to success at San Jacinto, and was the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

• William B. Travis

Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León helped to settle Texas by —

• bringing colonists to Texas

• building forts

• signing treaties with Native Americans

• establishing trade routes

How did delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos contribute to the Texas Revolution?

• They wrote a declaration of independence from Mexico.

• They formed a new government.

• They built a fort.

• They negotiated with Santa Anna.

One purpose for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence was to —

• gain support from people in the United States

• establish a new capital

• create a new flag

• form a new army

Who was a messenger at the Alamo and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Enrique Esparza

• Juan N. Seguín

• Susanna Dickinson

• Stephen F. Austin

Who provided firsthand accounts of the events that occurred at the Alamo?

• Juan N. Seguín

• Enrique Esparza

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

Who delivered a message from Santa Ana to Houston?

• Susanna Dickinson

• Enrique Esparza

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis