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Made this in April after CH 31 was read for homework.
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1
The nickname for Texas is the brightest star.
True
False
2
Which is not a state that borders Texas?
Louisiana
New Mexico
New York
Arkansas
3
Stephen F. Austin is known as the Father of Texas because he was –
the leader of the Revolutionary army
loyal to the state of Coahuila y Tejas
the first governor of Spanish Texas
committed to the settlement of Texas
4
What state did Texas become?
19th state
1st state
28th state
27th
5
What is the official state song of Texas?
"God Bless Texas"
"The Yellow Rose of Texas"
"Texas, Our Texas"
"God Bless America"
6
Which of the following musicians is not from Texas?
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Janis Joplin
Buddy Holly
7
who was the first president of Texas
Anson Jones
Andrew Jackson
Sam Houston
8
When did Texas become part of the US
1845
1899
2019
1679
9
In 1861 Texas withdrew from the Union and joined the Confederate States of America.
False
True
10
How many stars does the Texas flag have?
48
50
1
13
11
This man was from Illinois and devised the way to get cattle to market
Bevo
Sam Houston
Quanah Parker
Joseph G. McCoy
12
When was Texas annexed into the united states?
1845
1837
1836
20000 B.C.
13
Where was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
Gonzales
Laredo
Houston
Amarillo
14
What were two problems the Republic of Texas had?
Wanted to free their slaves.
Texas had a large amounts of debt.
It needed the protection of the powerful Untied States.
Not enough food or water.
15
The amount of money a government owes is called its:
capital revenue
coins
public debt
expenditures
16
"Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, ____ one and indivisible. What is missing?
Texas, one state under God,
God Bless Texas
I pledge allegiance
to the flag of the United States of America
17
The Texas state tree is the ______________ .
Blue Topaz
Rose
Pecan Tree
Bluebonnet
18
Texas Western Boundary
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Rio Grande
Alamo
19
The Texas state small mammal is ________ ?
Armadillo
Longhorn
Prickly Pear Cactus
Mockingbird
20
Who was the 1st President of the Republic of Texas?
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
Stephen F. Austin
21
The main responsibility of the Texas Rangers was to :
collect taxes
protect against Native American attacks
scouts for wagon trains
22
____ is a written plan for the nation's government.
Region
Dictionary
Constitution
Natural Resource
23
What was the impact of the letter from William B. Travis during the Texas Revolution?
The death of William Travis was prevented
American volunteers were inspired to fight for Texas
Sam Houston was forced to leave Gonzalez
The U.S. provided funding for the Texas Revolution
24
Why did Texas become a republic?
To get away fom Santa Anna
To be annexed into the united states
To break away from Mexico
yee haw
25
Most numerous and representative branch of government in the US.
Legislative
State
Executive
Judicial
26
What is north of Texas ?
Arizona
Dubai
Oklahoma
27
When did Texas become a part the United States?
Oct 25, 1845
Dec 25, 1845
Dec 29, 1845
Nov 29, 1845
28
What are the 4 regions of Texas? P=Plains
Gulf Coastal P, Central P, Mountains and basins, Great P
MOUNTAINS AND BASINS, CENTRAL P, GULF P, AND GREAT PYRAMIDS
Gulf Coastal P, Great P, Central P, and mountain ranges
Trees, Great P, Gulf P, Mountains and basins
29
Which is an example of a man made feature of Texas?
Oil Rig
Armadillo
Pecan Tree
Bluebonnet
30
What immigrant groups went to Texas?
Scottish people
Mexicans
Europeans (Especially Germans) and Americans
Australians
31
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy
1859
1861
1845
1856
32
The year 1836 is significant or important in Texas history because-
Stephen F. Austin’s first settlement was founded
Texas merged with the state of Coahuila
Mexico gained its independence from Spain
Texas gained its independence from Mexico
33
Which headline best describes Texas during the American Civil War
Texas Welcomes Indians as Citizens
We Must Fight for Freedom in Mexico
The Union Must Be Preserved
Citizens Divided on the Issue of Slavery
34
What battle did Texas win to get its Independence?
Battle of Santa Ana
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Hidalgo
Battle of San Andreas
35
In December 1836,the capital of Texas was :
Houston
Plano
Columbia
Austin
