3/17 Week 14 Art. 5 Capital Decision 4A

What is the current capital of Texas?

• Houston

• Columbia

• Austin

• Waterloo

In what year did the leaders of the Republic of Texas first choose a location for the capital?

• 1836

• 1839

• 1845

• 1821

Which town was initially chosen as the capital of Texas in 1836?

• Austin

• Columbia

• Houston

• Waterloo

Who was the president that visited Waterloo and thought it would be a perfect location for the capital?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James Bowie

What was the name of the town that was changed to Austin?

• Columbia

• Houston

• Waterloo

• Dallas

In honor of whom was the city of Austin named?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

What natural resources were abundant in the area chosen for the capital?

• Gold and silver

• Lumber and stone

• Oil and coal

• Iron and copper

Which river was near the chosen location for the capital, providing fresh water?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Brazos River

• Rio Grande

What was the main reason Houston was not considered an ideal location for the capital?

• It was too small

• It was not centrally located

• It was too expensive

• It was too cold

On what date was the legislation passed to officially change the name of Waterloo to Austin?

• January 19, 1839

• March 2, 1836

• April 21, 1836

• December 29, 1845