- 1. When was Texas annexed into the United States?
A) 1901
B) 1812
C) 1865
D) 1845
- 2. Who led the Texan forces in the decisive Battle of San Jacinto?
A) Davy Crockett
B) Sam Houston
C) Santa Anna
D) Stephen F. Austin
- 3. What year did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?
A) 1849
B) 1822
C) 1836
D) 1856
- 4. What was the name of the republic that Texas formed after declaring independence?
A) Republic of Freedom
B) Republic of Liberty
C) Republic of Independence
D) Republic of Texas
- 5. What date did Texas officially join the United States?
A) November 11, 1918
B) February 14, 1896
C) December 29, 1845
D) July 4, 1776
- 6. What city was the capital of Texas before it joined the United States?
A) Houston
B) Austin
C) Dallas
D) San Antonio
- 7. Which American leader advocated for the annexation of Texas in the 1844 election?
A) Zachary Taylor
B) John Tyler
C) Martin Van Buren
D) James K. Polk
- 8. What was the last battle between Texas and Mexico before the end of the Texas Revolution?
A) Battle of Goliad
B) Battle of Gonzales
C) Battle of the Alamo
D) Battle of San Jacinto
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