Exploring the Key Events of the Texas Revolution

The video provides a concise overview of the Texas Revolution, starting with Mexico's independence from Spain and its land distribution program. It highlights the rise of Santa Anna as a dictator, leading to Texan unrest and the start of the revolution. Key events include the battles of the Alamo and Goliad, and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto led by Sam Houston, resulting in Texas' independence. The video concludes with the aftermath, including the Mexican-American War.

What year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• 1821

• 1810

• 1845

• 1836

Who was the first empresario to recruit settlers to Texas?

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen F. Austin

• Jim Bowie

• Sam Houston

What action by Santa Anna led Texans to consider independence?

• Declaring war on the USA

• Throwing out the Constitution

• Raising taxes

• Banning settlers

What event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• Goliad Massacre

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

Who were some of the famous defenders of the Alamo?

• Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin

• Jim Bowie and William Travis

• Santa Anna and Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie and Sam Houston

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• All Texan defenders were killed

• Mexicans retreated

• Santa Anna was captured

• Texans won

What was the 'Runaway Scrape'?

• A retreat and burning of cities

• A treaty

• A battle strategy

• A recruitment campaign

What happened to the Texan soldiers captured at Goliad?

• They escaped

• They were executed

• They joined Santa Anna's army

• They were released

Where did the final battle of the Texas Revolution take place?

• San Antonio

• Gonzales

• Goliad

• San Jacinto

What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Mexicans captured Houston

• Texans won in 18 minutes

• Texans were defeated

• Santa Anna was killed