Texas Revolution

Who was the commander of the Texian forces at the Battle of San Jacinto that led to Texas independence?

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davy Crockett

What important document, signed on March 2, 1836, formally declared Texas' independence from Mexico?

• The Texas Constitution

• The San Jacinto Treaty

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Alamo Agreement

Who was the Mexican leader who commanded forces against Texas during the revolution?

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Jim Bowie

Which famous frontiersman and former congressman died defending the Alamo?

• William B. Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

Who was known as the "Father of Texas" for bringing the first American settlers to Texas?

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Anna

Who was one of the few survivors of the Battle of the Alamo who helped spread news of the defeat?

• Emily West

• Jane Long

• Susanna Dickinson

• Emily Austin

What was the name of the fort in San Antonio that became a symbol of Texas independence?

• Fort Travis

• The Alamo

• Fort Houston

• Fort San Jacinto

What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

• Goliad Massacre

• Battle of Gonzales

• Siege of Bexar

• Battle of San Jacinto

What happened as a result of the Texas Revolution?

• Texas stayed in Mexico

• Texas joined the United States

• Texas became its own country (The Republic of Texas)

• Nothing Happened

Which battle, lasting only 18 minutes, won Texas its independence?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad