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