Texas History Quiz

What was the primary goal of Spanish colonization in Texas?

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans

• To spread Christianity and expand Spanish territory

• To find gold and other precious metals

• To create alliances with other European powers

Which event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The signing of the Treaty of Velasco

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Siege of the Alamo

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

In what year did Texas officially become a state of the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1870

What was one major impact of the Civil War on Texas?

• Texas became an independent nation

• The economy of Texas boomed due to increased trade

• Texas experienced significant economic hardship and social change

• Texas was unaffected by the Civil War

During the Reconstruction era, what was one significant change in Texas?

• The re-establishment of slavery

• The introduction of the cattle industry

• The implementation of the Black Codes

• The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad

Which Spanish mission is known as the 'Alamo'?

• Mission San José

• Mission Concepción

• Mission San Antonio de Valero

• Mission Espada

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• A decisive victory for the Mexican army

• A stalemate with no clear winner

• A decisive victory for the Texan army

• The capture of Santa Anna by the Mexican army

What was a major reason for the annexation of Texas by the United States?

• To expand the cotton industry

• To prevent European powers from gaining influence

• To establish a buffer zone against Mexico

• To gain access to Texas oil reserves

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery, impacting Texas during Reconstruction?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment