Exercise
Texas Revolution & Annexation
Explore the events of the Texas Revolution and the subsequent debate over annexation. Understand how Texas gained independence from Mexico and eventually became a U.S. state.
Questions
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In what year did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?
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Which famous battle in San Antonio saw Texan defenders hold off Mexican troops for 13 days before being overwhelmed?
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Who was the military leader who defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto and became the first president of Texas?
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What was the independent nation of Texas called before joining the United States?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Texas' for bringing the first 300 American families to settle in Texas?
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Why did the United States Congress delay the annexation of Texas for nearly nine years?
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In which year was Texas officially annexed into the United States as the 28th state?
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Which Mexican President suspended the Mexican Constitution and led armies to suppress the rebellion in Texas?
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What border dispute between Texas and Mexico contributed directly to the Mexican-American War?
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Which U.S. President signed the joint resolution offering annexation to Texas just before leaving office in 1845?
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What famous rallying cry was used by Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
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What terms did Mexico require American settlers in Texas to follow in the 1820s?