Texas History Quiz

Which year did the Republic of Texas gain independence from Mexico?

• 1825

• 1850

• 1836

• 1840

Who served as the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

When did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?

• December 29, 1847

• December 29, 1845

• December 29, 1844

• December 29, 1846

Which city served as the capital of the Republic of Texas?

• Austin

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Houston

Who was the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• James Pinckney Henderson

Which president of the Republic of Texas is known as the 'Father of Texas Education'?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Pinckney Henderson

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

• James K. Polk

Which document officially ended the Republic of Texas and established it as a state?

• Annexation Agreement

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Declaration of Independence

Who was the first Governor of the State of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• William P. Hobby

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Pinckney Henderson

Which city served as the capital of Texas before it was moved to Austin?

• El Paso

• Dallas

• Houston

• San Antonio