Some Texas History

Women won the right to ____ in 1980.

When did Texas become a state?

• March 4, 1845
• July 4, 1776
• November 11, 1918
• December 29, 1845
• June 16, 1864

Who was the second governor of Texas?

• Michael S. Dukakis
• John A. Greer
• James W. Robinson
• Sarah E. Hughes
• Sam Houston

A poll tax is a ___ ___ ______.

What year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1776

• 1861

Which city is the capital of Texas?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

What is the largest city in Texas by population?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

Which river forms part of the boundary between Texas and Mexico?

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Red River

• Brazos River

What year did Texas oil become big?

Who made this happen?

• 1899, Robert Davis
• 1901, Anthony Lucas and Pattillo Higgins
• 1910, Mary Johnson
• 1875, John Smith
• 1925, Sarah Wilson