Lone Star

nickname given to Texas

• Lone Star Republic

• Big Star State

• Tex-Mex

• Cotton State

Texas remained an independent country for ___ years before becoming the 28th state admitted to the Union.

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 11

Which of the following best describes the Lone Star Republic?

• A U.S. state

• An independent nation

• A Mexican territory

• A British colony

What is the nickname given to Texas?

• Lone Star Republic

• Big Star State

• Tex-Mex

• Cotton State

Texas remained an independent country for ___ years before becoming the 28th state admitted to the Union.

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 11

Which of the following best describes the Lone Star Republic?

• A U.S. state

• An independent nation

• A Mexican territory

• A British colony

What does the 'Lone Star' in Texas' nickname symbolize?

• Its struggle for independence

• Its large size

• Its economic power

• Its cultural diversity

Which flag features a single star, symbolizing Texas' independence?

• The Texas state flag

• The U.S. national flag

• The Mexican flag

• The Confederate flag

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

In what year did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1821

• 1861