Texas and the Mexican War

What year did the Mexican War begin?

• 1846

• 1776

• 1900

• 1492

Who was the president of the United States during the Mexican War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

Which treaty ended the Mexican War and recognized Texas as part of the United States?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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

• 1865

• 1776

• 1901

• 1845

What was the main cause of the Mexican War?

• Discovery of gold in California

• Annexation of Texas

• Conflict over the Oregon Territory

• French intervention in Mexico

What is the capital of Texas?

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

What are the three branches of the Texas government?

• North, South, East

• Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

What are some natural resources found in Texas?

• Timber, iron ore, and uranium

• Diamonds, platinum, and aluminum

• Gold, silver, copper, and zinc

• Oil, natural gas, coal, limestone, and water

What are some famous landmarks in Texas?

• Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty

• Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Sydney Opera House

• Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu

• Alamo, Texas State Capitol, San Antonio River Walk

What are some traditional foods in Texas?

• Pasta, Sushi, and Burgers

• Barbecue, Tex-Mex, chili, and chicken fried steak

• Sushi, Tacos, and Pizza

• Curry, Tacos, and Shawarma