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