Texas History Quiz

What does the lone star on Texas's flag symbolize?

• Peace

• Unity

• Power

• Independence

Who was the American businessman who helped bring in lots of early settlers to Texas?

• John Adams

• Stephen King

• Thomas Jefferson

• Steven Austin

What event marked a crucial turning point in the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of Alamo

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Goliad Massacre

• The Convention of 1836

Who was the veteran from the war of 1812 who took command of the Texian resistance?

• William Travis

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

What was the condition for the release of Santa Ana after the Battle of San Jacinto?

• He had to give up his army

• He had to recognize the Republic of Texas

• He had to apologize to the Texian rebels

• He had to pay a ransom

Which country did Texas join as the 28th state?

• United States

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

What event was triggered by Texas joining the United States as the 28th state?

• The Texas Revolution

• The Battle of Alamo

• The Goliad Massacre

• The Mexican-American War

Who was the president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

• William Travis

• Sam Houston

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

• Stephen Austin

What did the law of April 6, 1830, do to American immigration to Texas?

• Banned it

• Ignored it

• Regulated it

• Encouraged it

What did the Mexican government do after the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Surrendered to the Texian rebels

• Imposed stricter laws on Texas

• Declared war on the United States

• Recognized the Republic of Texas