Texas History Yearly Review

Question 1

What is the capital of Texas?

Answer 1

Austin

Question 2

True or False: The Alamo is located in San Antonio.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which group of Native were Hunters, fishers, and gatherers lived in the Gulf Coastal Region, built dugout canoes, nomads

Answer 3

Karankawa

Question 4

Who was the leader of the Texian forces at the Alamo?

Answer 4

William B. Travis

Question 5

What are Shelter made of animal skin and wooden poles called?

Answer 5

Teepees

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a reason for the Texas Revolution? A) Slavery B) Taxes C) Land Rights D) All of the above

Answer 6

D) All of the above

Question 7

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

Answer 7

Sam Houston

Question 8

True or False: Texas was an independent nation before becoming a state.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What year did Texas join the United States?

Answer 9

1845

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The famous battle cry ‘Remember the ____’ refers to the Alamo.

Answer 10

Alamo

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which battle was a decisive victory for Texian forces? A) Battle of San Jacinto B) Battle of the Alamo C) Battle of Goliad D) Battle of Gonzales

Answer 11

A) Battle of San Jacinto

Question 12

What was the main goal of the Texian settlers in Texas?

Answer 12

To gain independence from Mexico

Question 13

True or False: Stephen F. Austin is known as the ‘Father of Texas’.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The Mexican-American War began in the year _____.

Answer 14

1846

Question 15

Who was the Mexican president during the Texas Revolution?

Answer 15

Antonio López de Santa Anna

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which river was a disputed boundary that led to the Mexican-American War? A) Rio Grande B) Red River C) Colorado River D) Brazos River

Answer 16

A) Rio Grande

Question 17

What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?

Answer 17

It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution.

Question 18

Who was the commander of the Texian forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?

Answer 18

Sam Houston

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The Goliad Massacre occurred in the year _____.

Answer 19

1836

Question 20

True or False: The Texas Rangers were formed during the Texas Revolution.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

Answer 21

The U.S. acquired Texas and other territories from Mexico.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which event is celebrated on Texas Independence Day? A) The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence B) The Battle of the Alamo C) The annexation of Texas D) The Battle of San Jacinto

Answer 22

A) The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

Question 23

Who was the first governor of Texas after it became a state?

Answer 23

James Pinckney Henderson

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The Republic of Texas was established in the year _____.

Answer 24

1836

Question 25

True or False: Texas is the largest state in the contiguous United States.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Expedition?

Answer 26

To establish trade with Santa Fe and expand Texas territory.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which of these was a major conflict during the early years of Texas statehood? A) Civil War B) War of 1812 C) World War I D) Spanish-American War

Answer 27

A) Civil War

Question 28

Who was known for their role in the Texas cattle industry?

Answer 28

Charles Goodnight

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The major economic activity in Texas during the 19th century was _____.

Answer 29

Agriculture

Question 30

True or False: The Texas economy was heavily reliant on cotton production.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What was the main factor that led to the growth of cities in Texas during the late 1800s?

Answer 31

The expansion of the railroad

Question 32

Which native group primarily inhabited the coastal regions of Texas?

Answer 32

The Karankawa tribe.

Question 33

True or False: The Comanche were known for their horse culture and dominance over the Southern Great Plains.

Answer 33

True.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The ________ were a prominent group in East Texas, known for their agricultural practices.

Answer 34

Caddo.

Question 35

What region of Texas was primarily inhabited by the Apache tribes?

Answer 35

The western and central regions of Texas.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: Which of the following tribes is NOT originally from Texas? A) Cherokee B) Apache C) Tonkawa D) Comanche

Answer 36

A) Cherokee.

Question 37

What is the primary cash crop in Texas historically known for its economic impact?

Answer 37

Cotton

Question 38

True or False: Cattle ranching is a significant part of Texas's agricultural history.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The __________ was crucial for the transportation of goods, including cotton and cattle, in Texas.

Answer 39

railroad

Question 40

Which industry began to dominate Texas's economy in the early 20th century?

Answer 40

Oil

Question 41

Multiple Choice: What was a major factor that contributed to the growth of the cattle industry in Texas? A) Drought B) Railroads C) Cotton Prices D) Urbanization

Answer 41

B) Railroads

Question 42

What year did the Civil War in Texas begin?

Answer 42

1861

Question 43

True or False: Texas was a Confederate state during the Civil War.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The Civil War in Texas was primarily fought over issues related to _______.

Answer 44

slavery

Question 45

Which battle is considered the last major conflict of the Civil War that took place in Texas?

Answer 45

The Battle of Palmito Ranch

Question 46

True or False: The Republic of Texas was recognized by the United States in 1837.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Fill in the blank: The first president of the Republic of Texas was ______.

Answer 47

Sam Houston

Question 48

What was one major challenge faced by the early Texas Republic?

Answer 48

Financial instability and debt