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Texas History Hot Dates

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mason and Aiden are on a thrilling adventure for their history project about famous explorers! They've stumbled upon a mysterious map and need to uncover the year when Pineda mapped the coast of Texas. Can you join their quest and help them find the right year?

a)

1519

b)

1492

c)

1541

d)

1607

2.

During a lively history debate, James and Jack are trying to stump each other with trivia. James grins and asks, "Jack, can you tell me which event took place in 1718?"

a)

Texas gained independence from Mexico

b)

San Antonio is founded

c)

Oil is discovered at Spindletop

d)

Louisiana purchase doubled the size of the United States

3.

Colton and Abdul were time-traveling adventurers, and during one of their journeys, Colton asked, "In which year did the Louisiana purchase double the size of the United States, making it a land of endless possibilities?"

a)

1803

b)

1776

c)

1812

d)

1865

4.

In a lively history class, Emma raised her hand and asked with curiosity, "Can anyone tell me the year when Mexico celebrated its independence from Spain?"

a)

1821

b)

1810

c)

1836

d)

1848

5.

Emma and Kendall are on a thrilling journey through history! They're curious adventurers trying to discover which unit covers the exciting event when 'Texas gained independence from Mexico'. Can you guide them?

a)

Unit 2 - Age of Contact

b)

Unit 5 - Texas Revolution

c)

Unit 10 - Civil War and Reconstruction

d)

Unit 12 - Texas Economy & Urbanization

6.

While preparing for her history exam, Hannah, along with her friends Avery and Avril, stumbled upon a curious question: In what year did Texas become a part of the United States?

a)

1845

b)

1836

c)

1861

d)

1821

7.

In 1861, a major event shook the Lone Star State! Can you guess what happened in Texas that year?

a)

Texas joins the Confederacy & Civil War Begins!

b)

Texas gains independence from Mexico

c)

The Alamo is built

d)

Oil is discovered at Spindletop

8.

While preparing for their history exam, Evan and Nathan stumbled upon a curious question: The current Texas Constitution was crafted in the year ________, a time of great change and adventure!

a)

1876

b)

1845

c)

1901

d)

1836

9.

Avery and Oliver are on a thrilling quest to uncover the mysteries of the oil industry for their history project. They've hit a snag and need your help to discover the legendary year when oil gushed forth at Spindletop. Can you be their hero?

a)

1901

b)

1895

c)

1910

d)

1920

10.

During a lively history class, Ben excitedly asked, "Hey everyone, can you guess the year when the Texans won their independence from Mexico and elected their first President of Texas?"

a)

1821

b)

1836

c)

1845

d)

1861

11.

In a lively history class, young Fabian was curious: Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas, the legendary leader who helped shape the Lone Star State?

a)

William B. Travis

b)

James Bowie

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Sam Houston

12.

While exploring the thrilling tales of history, Mason and his friends Noah and Anika stumbled upon the legendary Battle of the Alamo. Can you guess in which year this epic battle took place?

a)

1821

b)

1845

c)

1836

d)

1861

13.

During a lively history class, Zoe raised her hand and asked with curiosity, "Hey everyone, does anyone know which treaty officially wrapped up the Texas Revolution?"

a)

Treaty of San Jacinto

b)

Treaty of Velasco

c)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

d)

Treaty of Paris

14.

During a lively history class, Landri excitedly asked, "In what era did the adventurous Explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda map the mysterious coast of Texas?"

a)

Spanish Colonial

b)

Mexican National

c)

Age of Contact

d)

Texas Revolution

15.

During a lively history class, Maya and her friends embarked on a journey through time to discover the founding (1718) of a vibrant city near the historic mission San Antonio de Valero. Can you guess which city it was?

a)

Austin

b)

Houston

c)

San Antonio

d)

San Marcos

16.

Hey history buffs! Can you guess in which era the famous Louisiana Purchase took place? Imagine you're Lydia or Gia, explorers of the past, trying to make sense of this monumental event!

a)

Age of Contact

b)

Spanish Colonial

c)

Mexican National

d)

Texas Revolution

17.

When was the Texas Constitution still used today written?

a)

1876

b)

1866

c)

1787

d)

1776

18.

What was contained within the Texas Constitution that specified the civil, political, and

religious freedoms of Texans?

a)

checks and Baances

b)

a description of three branches of government

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

the Texas Declaration of Independence

19.

When the Texas flag was lowered and the U.S. flag raised, what did the mean for Texas?

a)

It was no longer a Republic

b)

Mexico officially recognized Texas as a state

c)

Anson Jones was no longer the president of Texas

d)

Texas was no longer a state in the U.S.

20.

1845 is an important date for Texas history because

a)

Texas was added as a state of the U.S.

b)

Texas won its independence

c)

Texas becomes a republic

d)

Texas gets recognition as a Republic

21.
Texas became part of the United States as a result of:
a)
The Mexican War
b)
Annexation
c)
A treaty with Spain
d)
a purchase from France