Texas is a big state with an even bigger history! Do you know your Texas history as well as a true Lone Star native? With these 12 quiz questions, you can find out! Ready? Start the quiz!
Question 1/12
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Where was the Alamo?
San Antonio
Houston
Goliad
Question 2/12
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True or false: The Alamo battle was on March 27, 1836.
True
False
Question 3/12
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Who was William Travis?
The first governor of Texas
The general of the Texas Army
A defender of the Alamo
Question 4/12
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Who was the first President of Texas?
Sam Houston
Stephen Austin
Randy Travis
Question 5/12
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When did Texas declare independence against Mexico?
1890
1836
1777
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Which Mexican political group did most Texans agree with?
Federalists
Centralists
Conservatives
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What country was the first European country to claim the area that is now Texas?
Spain
Germany
England
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What was the first railroad to operate in Texas?
Buffalo Bayou
Reading railroad
The Susquehanna trail
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What did Santa Anna do in 1834?
He declared Mexico independent.
He abolished slavery.
He seized the government.
Question 10/12
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True or false: Moses Austin was an empresario.
True
False
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What is one reason many Mexicans did not want to colonize Texas from 1821-1826?
There was no good farmland in Texas.
They feared attacks from the Native Americans.
A plague had swept across Texas.
Question 12/12
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Where was the world's first rodeo was held?
Houston, TX
Pecos, TX
Austin, TX
While you may know the basics when it comes to the history of Texas, you've still got a lot to learn! Worry not, this quiz proved an amazing foundation for you to keep building your Texas knowledge on. There's no failure where there's try!
C+, Texas Tepid
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Right!
Few people understand Texas history quite as well as you do! From the bloody battle at the Alamo to the independence gained from Mexico, you definitely know the history of this state like only a true native can!
B+, Texas Terrific
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You're a total Texas brainiac! It's obvious that you hold a special place in your heart for the state of Texas! From the Alamo to the early explorers, you know the unique history of Texas like only a true Texan can!
A+, Texas Brainiac
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Right!
1
Where was the Alamo?
San Antonio
Houston
Goliad
2
True or false: The Alamo battle was on March 27, 1836.
True
False
3
Who was William Travis?
The first governor of Texas
The general of the Texas Army
A defender of the Alamo
4
Who was the first President of Texas?
Sam Houston
Stephen Austin
Randy Travis
5
When did Texas declare independence against Mexico?
1890
1836
1777
6
Which Mexican political group did most Texans agree with?
Federalists
Centralists
Conservatives
7
What country was the first European country to claim the area that is now Texas?
Spain
Germany
England
8
What was the first railroad to operate in Texas?
Buffalo Bayou
Reading railroad
The Susquehanna trail
9
What did Santa Anna do in 1834?
He declared Mexico independent.
He abolished slavery.
He seized the government.
10
True or false: Moses Austin was an empresario.
True
False
11
What is one reason many Mexicans did not want to colonize Texas from 1821-1826?
There was no good farmland in Texas.
They feared attacks from the Native Americans.
A plague had swept across Texas.
12
Where was the world's first rodeo was held?
Houston, TX
Pecos, TX
Austin, TX
