The Texas Rangers Article 3

Who commissioned the first group of Texas Rangers in 1823?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James Bowie

How many members were in the original group of Texas Rangers?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 56

In what year did the Texas Rangers become an official law enforcement organization?

• 1823

• 1835

• 1840

• 1842

During the Texas Revolution, how many men were recruited to serve as Texas Rangers?

• 10

• 56

• 100

• 166

What was the primary role of the Texas Rangers during the Texas Revolution?

• Fighting in battles

• Serving as scouts and messengers

• Building forts

• Farming

Who insisted that the Texas Rangers continue to serve as escorts, scouts, and messengers during the Texas Revolution?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• James Fannin

Which president expanded the jurisdiction of the Texas Rangers to Central and Southern Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

During which years did the Texas Rangers fight in several battles against the tribes of Texas?

• 1823-1825

• 1835-1837

• 1840-1842

• 1850-1852

Which tribes did the Texas Rangers fight against from 1840 to 1842?

• Apache and Navajo

• Comanche and Cherokee

• Sioux and Cheyenne

• Iroquois and Mohawk

How many commissioned members are currently in the Texas Rangers?

• 56

• 100

• 166

• 200