Article: A Capital Decision

What is the capital of Texas?

• Dallas

• Houston

• Austin

• San Antonio

What was the original name of the capital of Texas before it was changed?

• Columbia

• Brazos

• Waterloo

• Lamar

The new capital of Texas was renamed to honor __________?

• Joseph Dallas

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• St. Anthony of Padua

True or False: In December 1836, the capital was moved to Houston.

• True

• False

True or False: Houston's location for the capital was ideal, (the perfect place).

• True

• False