Texas History Quiz

Who was the first European explorer to set foot in Texas?

• Hernan Cortes

• Robert LaSalle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonso de Pineda

What were the reasons for exploration of Texas by European countries?

• Trade, Expansion, Wealth

• God, Silver, Power

• Gold, Glory, God

• Adventure, Knowledge, Wealth

When was the first mission established in San Antonio?

• 1810

• 1718

• 1825

• 1836

Who was the person that inspired the Spanish Revolution from Spain?

• Vicente Guerrero

• Ignacio Allende

• Jose Maria Morelos

• Father Hidalgo

What event led to the Mexican-American War?

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Annexation of Texas

• Thornton Affair

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• James K. Polk

Who said the famous quote 'American blood shed on American soil.'

• William B. Travis

• Santa Anna

• Anson Jones

• James K. Polk

What was the amount paid by the United States to Mexico as part of the Mexican Cession?

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

• $20 million