Texas Revolution Quiz

Though it was a loss for the Texas Army, Texans remember the sacrifices of those who fought at the ________________________,

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

What was the purpose of the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• • To set a southern boundary for Texas.

• • To make Texas part of the Union.

• • To claim independence from Mexico.

• • To create a government for the Republic.

The Battle of San Jacinto is significant as the _____________ battle of the Texas Revolution.

• Longest

• Final

• First

• Second

One of the heroes of the battles was ___________________ because he wrote the famous letter, “To the People of Texas and all Americans in the World” as a call for help.

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

Who was Davy Crockett?

• US president when Texas became a state

• rebel who died at the Alamo

• the first person to find gold in California

• Mormon leader

Who was president when Texas seceded from the United States?

• Polk

• Houston

• Lincoln

• Buchanan

What happened during the Runaway Scrape?

• A large natural disaster destroyed the Austin colony.

• Santa Anna was preparing to attack the Alamo.

• Santa Anna’s army destroyed Texas towns.

• The Mexican army was retreating to Mexico City.

On April 21, 1836 _______________________ led the Texas army in a famous battle that lasted only 18 minutes.

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• David Crockett

• James Bowie

The Mexican army was led by ____________________ who escaped during the battle.

• Juan N. Seguin

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Martin Perfecto de Cos