SW Quiz: Important Documents in U.S. History

What is the purpose of a treaty?

• to issue a formal statement

• to define the purpose of government

• to describe land agreements

• to end a conflict between governments

What is the purpose of a constitution?

• to issue a formal statement

• to define the purpose of government

• to describe land agreements

• to end a conflict between governments

How many constitutions has the state of Texas had?

• Two

• Six

• Three

• Nine

How many amendments are included in the current Texas Constitution? 

• 27

• 336

• 182

• 507

When was the current constitution adopted? 

• 1836

• 1861

• 1845

• 1876

What did the Treaties of Velasco end?

• The Texas Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Mexican-American War

• The Spanish-American War

When was the Texas Declaration of Independence created?

• 1820

• 1845

• 1836

• 1861

How many delegates signed the Declaration?

• 12

• 60

• 25

• 100

What did the Texas Declaration create?

• the State of Texas

• the Territory of Texas

• the Nation of Texas

• the Republic of Texas

When did Texas become a state? 

• March 1, 1845

• December 29, 1845

• July 4, 1845

• March 1, 1846