Texas History Quiz

Who is known as the "Father of Texas"?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie

What was the main purpose of the Battle of the Alamo?

• To gain independence from Mexico

• To defend the Alamo mission

• To capture Santa Anna

• To start the Texas Revolution

In what year did the Texas Revolution begin?

• 1835

• 1836

• 1845

• 1821

Which document serves as the supreme law of Texas?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Texas Constitution

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Who was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

How many times did Sam Houston serve as the President of the Republic of Texas?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was Stephen F. Austin's role in Texas colonization?

• He led the Texas Army

• He negotiated Texas independence from Mexico

• He established the first Anglo-American colony in the Tejas region of Mexico

• He wrote the Texas Constitution

Which event directly resulted from the Battle of the Alamo?

• The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• The election of Sam Houston as president

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The annexation of Texas into the United States

What year was the current Texas Constitution adopted?

• 1827

• 1845

• 1876

• 1901

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Texas Revolution?

• Disputes over slavery

• Economic conflicts

• Religious freedom

• Political rights