Texas History Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

• A. Executive

• B. Legislative

• C. military

• D. Judicial

What famous battle of the Texas Revolution did Crockett fight in?

• A. Battle of San Jacinto

• B. Battle of the Alamo

• C. Battle of Goliad

• D. Battle of the Nueces

How is the Texas state government modeled after the federal government?

• A. Both have a single branch of government.

• B. Both are made of three branches that share power.

• C. Both have a monarchy as the head of state.

• D. Both are governed by a parliamentary system.

What famous mission played a part in the battle in San Antonio?

• A. Mission San Jose

• B. Mission Concepción

• C. the Alamo

• D. Mission Espada

What was the biggest economic industry in Texas in the mid-1800s?

• A. farming

• B. manufacturing

• C. mining

• D. fishing

From which country did Texas declare independence in the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• A. Spain

• B. Mexico

• C. France

• D. United States

Which of the following would be considered civic duties? Select 3.

• A. Paying taxes

• B. Voting in elections

• C. Learning about the candidates

• D. Volunteering at polling stations

What is one way a country's government can get income?

• A. Print more money

• B. collect taxes

• C. Sell national parks

• D. Reduce government spending

Following Abraham Lincoln's election, two senators from which state resigned?

• Texas

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

According to the passage, why might American immigrants have been upset with a Mexican dictatorship?

• A. They were accustomed to a monarchy.

• B. They expected Texas to be a democracy.

• C. They wanted to establish a theocracy.

• D. They believed in a military government.