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Revolution Quiz
Questions over the Texas Revolution
Question | Answer |
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In which time period did the Texas Revolution take place? | 1833-1836 |
Which five major battles occured during the Texas Revolution? | Battle of Gonzales, Battle of Goliad, Siege of Bexar, Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jancinto |
What significance did these battles have towards the independance of Texas? | If the American colonists had not fought so hard, we would not have gained our independance from Mexico. |
Why did the Spanish settle in Texas? | The Spanish wanted to find wealth,treasure,ect. They came to teach the Texans their religion, as well as to earn fame. (A.K.A Gold,God,Glory.) |
What roles did the empresarios play in the Texas Revolution? (what did they do?) | Empresarios,or land owners,brought settlers to Texas to live in their colonies. Empresarios usually had to get permission from Spain to make a colony in Texas. |
What was the concluding battle of the Texas Revolution? | The battle of San Jacinto. |
What was the battle that began the Texas Revolution? | The battle of Gonzales. |
Who commanded the American troops at the Battle of the Alamo? | William B. Travis |
Who was victorious at the battle of the Alamo? | The army of Mexico beat the Americans. |
In which city was the Alamo located? | San Antonio |