Texas Government and History Quiz

What year did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

• 1776

• 1836

• 1901

• 1845

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the capital of Texas?

• Dallas

• Austin

• Houston

• San Antonio

When was the Texas Constitution adopted?

• June 12, 1990

• April 30, 1789

• September 3, 1836

• March 17, 1876

What was the main cause of the Texas Revolution?

• Conflict with Native American tribes in the region

• Lack of resources and economic opportunities in Texas

• Desire for independence from Mexico and centralist policies

• Desire for closer ties with Mexico and its centralist policies

Who led the Texian forces in the Battle of the Alamo?

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon Bonaparte and Alexander the Great

• William B. Travis and James Bowie

What year did Texas become a state in the United States?

• 1901

• 2000

• 1845

• 1776

How many branches of government does Texas have?

• 7

• 2

• 5

• 3

What is the role of the Texas Governor?

• Leading the state's agricultural department

• Implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state government

• Managing the state's public transportation system

• Serving as the head of the state's judicial branch

What is the significance of the Annexation of Texas to the United States?

• It caused Texas to become an independent country

• It resulted in the United States losing territory

• It had no impact on the United States

• It led to the Mexican-American War and expanded the territory of the United States.