Texas Declaration of Independence

Which of the following was a key reason for the Texas Revolution?

• Disputes over the border between Texas and Mexico

• The desire for Texas to join the United States

• The Mexican government's restrictions on American settlers in Texas

• The discovery of gold in Texas

The Peace Party was in favor of complete and total independence from Mexico.

• True

• False

The Consultation delegates selected __________ as commander of the Texan army.

• Sam Houston

• Juan Seguin

• James Bowie

• Santa Anna

What was the main outcome of the Convention of 1836?

• Texians outlawed slavery

• Texians sent a peace treaty to Mexico

• Texas Declaration of Independence was written

• Texians decided to join the United States

In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad

What year did Texas win its independence?

• 1821

• 1845

• 1836

• 1835

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Velasco?

• Texas would continue to be a Mexican territory

• Mexico would retreat to the south of the Rio Grande River

• Texas would join the United States

• Mexico would recognize that Texas was its own country separate from Mexico

What was the primary purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government in Texas

• To declare Texas as a part of the United States

• To announce Texas's separation from Mexico

• To negotiate peace with Mexico

Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• George C. Childress

• James Fannin

On what date was the Texas Declaration of Independence adopted?

• March 2, 1836

• April 21, 1836

• October 2, 1835

• December 29, 1845