Texas Heroes

Where was Stephen F. Austin born?

• Virginia

• Texas

• Alabama

• Mississippi

Why was Stephen F. Austin known as the "father of Texas"?

• Because all of his children were born in Texas.

• He brought over 300 families to Texas through the empresario system.

• He was born in Texas.

• He died in Texas.

Why did James Bowie flee to Texas?

• He owed too many taxes and needed to leave.

• He was fleeing a bad marriage.

• He killed a man in a duel in Louisiana.

• He wanted to live in Texas more.

What year was James Bowie born?

• 1702

• 1799

• 1800

• 1796

Who was called "The King of the Wild Frontier"?

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

Who was voted president of Texas twice?

• James Bowie

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• David Crockett

Where was Sam Houston born?

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Virginia

• Alabama

What year was Sam Houston born?

• 1793

• 1900

• 1888

• 1788

What year did James Bowie die?

• 1836 at the Alamo

• 1900

• 1888

• 1702

Who did Sam Houston defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Colonel Virginia

• Officer Lopez

• Colonel Sanders

• General Santa Anna