Texas History Quiz

How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?

• Most Texans believed slavery was wrong and wanted to end it.

• Most Texans did not own slaves, so it did not have an influence.

• Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.

• Most Texans owned slaves and wanted to protect this way of life.

At what battle did Texas win its independence from Mexico?

• Battle of Gonzalez

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Fishing Creek

The Battle of the Alamo was significant because -

• The Anglo Texans defeated Santa Anna's army at this battle.

• The fall of the Alamo inspired Texans in the Battle of San Jacinto.

• It was the bloodiest battle ever fought in the United States.

• The Alamo is now considered the capital of Texas.

Which Texas leader advocated for hostile treatment of Native Americans, and wanted the removal of these peoples from their lands?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Chief Bowles

• Robert Mills

Choose the source above that provides the best evidence to support the following statement: 'African-Americans in Texas did not accept the conditions of slavery and constantly fought to be free, despite the great danger in doing so.'

• Source 1

• Source 1 & 2

• Source 3

• Source 2

Who was the author of the letter above?

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

• Juan Seguin

What was the impact of the letter on the fight for Texas Independence from Mexico?

• This letter convinced the American government to come to the aid of the Texans.

• This letter inspired the people of Texas to join together at

                Gonzales.

• This letter inspired the people in the Alamo and helped them to defeat the Mexican Army at this battle.

• This letter led to the ultimate surrender of the Texas Army to the Mexican government.

The events described in the excerpt above led to the establishment of which federal holiday?

• Independence Day

• Emancipation Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

In what year did Texas officially become part of the United States of America as the 28th state in the Union?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1877

The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affected the lives of millions of African Americans by –

• providing them with voting rights

• guaranteeing their freedom of speech

• providing them with access to the court system

• guaranteeing their permanent freedom from slavery