Texas History Quiz

Which year did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

• 1865

• 1776

• 1836

• 1792

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What event sparked the Texas Revolution?

• Mexican-American War

• Signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

Which country did Texas join after gaining independence from Mexico?

• United States

• Mexico

• Russia

• Canada

Who was the first European explorer to reach Texas?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• Hernán Cortés

What was the main industry in early Texas?

• Software development

• Textile manufacturing

• Agriculture and ranching

• Oil drilling

Which city in Texas is known as the 'Live Music Capital of the World'?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

What is the state flower of Texas?

• Daisy

• Tulip

• Sunflower

• Bluebonnet

Who was the first female governor of Texas?

• Sandra Bullock

• Miriam A. Ferguson

• Hillary Clinton

• Michelle Obama

What is the nickname of Texas?

• The Empire State

• The Sunshine State

• The Garden State

• Lone Star State