Texas History Quiz

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

In which battle did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Gonzales

What year did Texas join the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• 1860

• 1861

• 1862

• 1865

What was the main purpose of the Reconstruction era in Texas?

• To gain independence from Mexico

• To rebuild after the Civil War

• To establish new trade routes

• To join the United States

Which treaty ended the hostilities between Texas and Mexico in 1848?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of San Jacinto

Who is known as the "Father of Texas" for leading the second, and ultimately successful, colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

What was the main issue between Texas and Mexico that led to the Texas Revolution?

• Land disputes

• Slavery

• Taxation without representation

• Religious freedom

During the Civil War, which Texas fort was significant for the Union's blockade strategy?

• Fort Hood

• Fort Bliss

• Fort Brown

• Fort Sumter

What was Juneteenth, and why is it significant in Texas history?

• The day Texas declared independence from Mexico

• The day the Alamo fell

• The day Texas was readmitted to the Union

• The day slaves in Texas were informed of their freedom

Who led the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie