Texas History Quizizz Quest

What notorious event occurred in Texas on November 22nd, 1963?

• The assassination of President John F. Kennedy

• The assassination of President Lyndon B. Johnson

• The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

• The assassination of President George Washington

What event made Texas a major economic player in the early 20th century?

• The Mexican American War

• The Oil Boom

• The Alamo

• The secession of Canada

What natural disaster leveled Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

One of the most memorable battles of the Texas Revolution took place at the

• Ocean

• Alamo

• Border

• Mountains

The Johnson Space Center opened in Houston, Texas, in what year?

• 1961

• 1861

• 1901

• 1937

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

What event forced many Texas panhandle farmers to abandon their farms?

• Dust Bowl

• World War II

• Mexican American War

• Texas Revolution

The Republic of Texas, an independent country, was formed on what date?

• March 2nd, 1436

• March 2nd, 1936

• March 2nd, 1236

• March 2nd, 1836

In what year did Texas become a part of the newly independent Mexico?

• 1921

• 1821

• 2001

• 1401

Which of the following was NOT a major industry in East Texas during World War II?

• Aircraft

• Shipbuilding

• Oil

• Shoemaking