Texas History Final

What year did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

Who was the President of the Republic of Texas immediately after it won independence from Mexico?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

What major event led to Texas becoming a part of the United States?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Texas Annexation

• The Gadsden Purchase

Which battle was a crucial victory for Texas in its war for independence from Mexico?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Battle of Palmito Ranch

What is the official state mammal of Texas?

• White-tailed Deer

• Nine-banded Armadillo

• Texas Longhorn

• American Bison

Which Native American tribe was primarily located in the coastal areas of Texas?

• Apache

• Comanche

• Karankawa

• Caddo

What was the main economic activity in Texas during the early 20th century?

• Cotton farming

• Oil production

• Cattle ranching

• Technology development

Which city is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World" and is also the capital of Texas?

• Dallas

• Houston

• Austin

• San Antonio

In what year did Texas secede from the Union during the American Civil War?

• 1860

• 1861

• 1862

• 1865

What is the name of the historic site in San Antonio that played a pivotal role in the Texas Revolution?

• San Jacinto Monument

• The Alamo

• Texas State Capitol

• USS Texas