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