Texas History Quiz

Which event is known as the 'Cradle of Texas Liberty'?

• Battle of the Alabaster Caverns

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

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

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

Which Native American tribe was prominent in Texas before European settlement?

• Comanche

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

When did Texas gain independence from Mexico and become the Republic of Texas?

• March 2, 1835

• March 2, 1836

• March 2, 1840

• March 2, 1820

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sam Houston

• Thomas Jefferson

Which battle marked the final victory of the Texian forces during the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo and Goliad

What is the capital of Texas?

• Dallas

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Austin

Which government system does the United States follow?

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• communism

• federal republic

Who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• 40 delegates

• 60 delegates

• 50 delegates

• 59 delegates

Which battle resulted in the capture and execution of Texian rebels by the Mexican army?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of San Jacinto