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What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?
a) It was the last conflict in the Mexican War.
b) It is considered the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.
c) Following the battle, Stephen Austin became head of the Texas government.
d) Following the battle, Sam Houston accepted the surrender of the Mexican forces.

The Alamo became a battleground during the Texas Revolution because it —
a) provided a base for spies that were going into Mexico
b) defended the Anglo settlements against the Mexican army
c) trained American Indians to fight against Mexican soldiers
d) established trade with Mexico and American Indian cultures

How did the massacre at Goliad transform the Texas Revolution?
a) Texans began using mainly foreign soldiers to defeat Mexico.
b) Texans were more determined than ever to defeat Mexico.
c) Texans asked the United States to come to their aid against Mexico.
d) Texans restrained their army before continuing the fight against Mexico.

Why was the Battle of Gonzales fought?
a) to recapture prisoners who escaped on the march from Mier to Mexico City
b) to disarm Texas fighters who threatened Santa Anna
c) to stop the Mexican army from taking control of the Gulf Coast
d) to stop the advance of Texas troops as they made their way toward San Antonio

Who of the following was NOT killed at the Alamo?
a) Jim Bowie
b) Sam Houston
c) William Travis
d) Davy Crockett

What was the name of Texas had when it was its own country?
a) Republic of Texas
b) Annexation
c) Charter
d) The Peoples Republic of Texas

How many different Presidential TERMS did the country of Texas have?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 1

What were the two key issues debated in the United States Presidential election of 1844?
a) The economy and Texas annexation
b) Slavery and education reform
c) Texas annexation and slavery
d) Slavery and the economy

In what year did Texas join the United States?
a) 1846
b) 1845
c) 1865
d) 1836

Who supported the annexation of Texas to the United States and won the U.S. Presidential Election of 1844?
a) James K. Polk
b) Sam Houston
c) Henry Clay
d) Mirabeau Lamar

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