Texas History Quiz

Which Native American tribe lived in Texas before European settlers arrived?

• Comanche

• Choctaw

• Cherokee

• Apache

What year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?

• 1845

• 1836

• 1856

• 1825

Who was the leader of the Texian forces during the Battle of the Alamo?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

What was the main cause of the Texas Revolution?

• Political disagreements with Mexico

• Desire for independence from Mexico

• Religious conflicts with Mexico

• Economic disputes with Mexico

Which battle marked the decisive victory for the Texian forces in the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of the Alazan Creek

What year did the Mexican-American War begin?

• 1861

• 1850

• 1846

• 1836

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and established the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico?

• Treaty of San Jacinto

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

Which side did Texas join during the Civil War?

• Neutral

• Confederate States of America

• Union

• United Kingdom

What was the last battle of the Civil War fought in Texas?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln