American Revolution
What was the name of the new tax that was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used?
Stamp Act
Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?
George Washington
In 1718, Martín de Alarcón established a mission called San Antonio de Valero. What is the more common name of the mission
Which of the following bodies was the first representative institution to convene during the colonial period in America?
House of Burgesses
The Boston Tea Party, the dumping of 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, was the colonists' opposition to which of the following?
Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution?
King George III
Which battle marked the first military clash in the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington
The Proclamation of 1763 was established to prevent any settlers from moving _______ of the Appalachian Mountains.
West
The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament in response to which event?
Boston Tea Party
These events happened in 1836. Battle of the Alamo, Massacre at Goliad, Battle of San Jacinto, Capture of Santa Anna, The Treaty of Velasco
Texas earned its independence
Who settled the first 300 families, first empresario in Texas, known as the "Father of Texas"?
Stephen F. Austin
Which battle was the last conflict of the Texas Revolution and ended with victory for the Texans?
Battle of San Jacinto
The Pilgrims laid the foundation for representative government in America when they landed at Plymouth in 1620. They wrote a document which contained the idea that the power to govern should come from the consent of the people. What was the name of this document?
Mayflower Compact
Which of the following individuals was a founding member of the Sons of Liberty and helped organize the Boston Tea Party?
Samuel Adams
Fighting broke out at the Alamo on February 24, 1836. There were only about 180-190 Texas soldiers and volunteers defending the fort. About 5,000 Mexican soldiers laid siege to the Alamo for 11 days. Who was the commander of the Mexican troops?
Santa Anna
Who started a revolt against the Spanish in 1810 and effectively began the war for Mexican Independence?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
How does the Bill of Rights work to limit the powers of government?
It ensures individual rigths to citizens
During the French and Indian War, France and Great Britain fought for control of North American territory. What was one of the effects of this war on the American colonists?
Great Britain imposed new taxes on the colonists in order to pay war debts
What was the significance of Travis Letter?
It led other Texans and Americans to help defend the Alamo
Which Spanish explorer is credited with creating the first map of Texas?
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda
The Law of April 6, 1830 outlawed immigration from the United States to Texas. What finding from the Mier y Terán report caused this law?
American coloinsts had outnumbered Mexican settlers