Exploring the Texas Revolution: From Mexico to the U.S.

The video covers the history of Texas from its time as a Spanish territory, through its transition to Mexican control, and the subsequent influx of American settlers. Tensions between settlers and the Mexican government led to the Texas Revolution, highlighted by the Battle of the Alamo. Texas declared independence, forming the Republic of Texas, and eventually joined the United States as the 28th state.

Who started claiming land for Spain in 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

What was the main reason Mexico opened Texas to American settlers?

• To find gold

• To spread Catholicism

• To protect settlers from Comanche raids

• To increase trade

Who was given permission by the Spanish government to start a colony in Texas?

• Sam Houston

• William Travis

• Moses Austin

• Davy Crockett

By 1830, what was the ratio of Americans to Tejanos in Texas?

• 5 to 1

• 4 to 1

• 6 to 1

• 3 to 1

What did the Mexican government do in 1829 to curb American immigration?

• Banned English language

• Outlawed Catholicism

• Closed Texas to further American immigration

• Increased taxes

Who was the Mexican president and dictator during the Texas Revolution?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Benito Juárez

• Porfirio Díaz

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

• San Jacinto

• Goliad

• Gonzales

• San Antonio

What was the rallying cry for Texans after the Battle of the Alamo?

• Remember the Alamo

• Remember San Jacinto

• Remember Gonzales

• Remember Goliad

Who led the Texas forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen Austin

• William Travis

• Sam Houston

When did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?

• 1845

• 1836

• 1861

• 1850