Battles of the Texas Revolution
Which battle marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution, with Texian forces firing on Mexican troops over the issue of a cannon?
The Battle of Gonzales
What event started the Texas Revolution?
he Battle of Gonzales (October 1835)
Sam Houston served as the first president of which independent country?
The Republic of Texas
What year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?
1836
What year was Sam Houston born?
1793
Which battle, fought in December 1835, saw Texian forces capture a Mexican garrison in San Antonio?
The Battle of San Antonio (or the Siege of Bexar)
Who was the commander of the Texian forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
What position did Sam Houston hold after Texas joined the United States?
U.S. Senator from Texas
Who was the Mexican general leading the forces at the Alamo?
General Santa Anna
In which state was Sam Houston born?
At which battle in 1836 did Sam Houston lead Texian forces to a decisive victory, capturing General Santa Anna?
The Battle of San Jacinto
What was the famous battle cry of the Texian rebels during the Revolution?
"Remember the Alamo!"
Sam Houston was elected as the governor of which state in 1859
Texas
How many days did the siege of the Alamo last?
13
What famous figure did Sam Houston live with after leaving home as a teenager?
The Cherokee Nation (he was adopted by the Cherokee tribe)
Which battle, fought in October 1835, was the first significant engagement between Texian rebels and Mexican forces?
The Battle of Concepción
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
The Treaties of Velasco
Sam Houston opposed the secession of Texas during which historical event?
The American Civil War
Name one of the famous Americans who fought and died at the Alamo.
Davy Crockett (or Jim Bowie or William B. Travis)
What was the name of the city Sam Houston helped establish in Texas?
Houston
Which battle, fought in February 1836, was a failed attempt by Texians to capture the Mexican-held town of Goliad?
The Battle of Coleto Creek
After the Texas Revolution, Sam Houston was elected as the first president of which country?
Which political party did Sam Houston belong to during his time as governor of Texas?
The Democratic Party
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo for the Texian forces?
The Texian defenders were defeated and killed, but the battle became a rallying cry ("Remember the Alamo!") for the Texas Revolution.
Before becoming involved in politics, Sam Houston served in which branch of the military?
U.S. Army