Awesome Quiz On Texas - 2
Take this ultimate quiz on Texas. It's pretty difficult so you might need extra time to score a perfect.
- 1.
Who was vice president of the United States at the time of Texas' annexation?
- A.
Cyrus Vance
- B.
Montgomery Ward
- C.
George Mifflin Dallas
- D.
Samuel Houston
Correct Answer
C. George Mifflin Dallas -
- 2.
What was the largest town and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas in the 1850's?
- A.
Angelina
- B.
Cabbo
- C.
Dallas
- D.
Birdville
Correct Answer
D. Birdville -
- 3.
Who was named the first Major of the Texas Rangers?
- A.
Ben Malim
- B.
Stephen Austin
- C.
Robert Williamson
- D.
Daniel Webster
Correct Answer
C. Robert Williamson -
- 4.
The Texas Rangers suffered their only defeat when they surrendered where in 1877?
- A.
Salinero Revolt
- B.
Battle of Kiowa
- C.
Nueces River Battle
- D.
Angelina River Pass
Correct Answer
A. Salinero Revolt -
- 5.
Who was known for often saying that he would "rather be Governor of Texas than President of the United States"?
- A.
George W. Bush
- B.
George H. W. Bush
- C.
Price Daniel
- D.
Preston Smith
Correct Answer
C. Price Daniel -
- 6.
Who was the first governor of Texas?
- A.
James Pinckney Henderson
- B.
Elisha M. Pease
- C.
Sam Houston
- D.
James W. Henderson
Correct Answer
A. James Pinckney Henderson -
- 7.
How long was Governor James W. Henderson in office, making his the briefest term in the state's history?
- A.
28 days
- B.
2 days
- C.
1 day
- D.
100 days
Correct Answer
A. 28 days -
- 8.
To which party did Governor Sam Houston belong?
- A.
Republican
- B.
Democrat
- C.
Unionist
- D.
Independent
Correct Answer
D. Independent -
- 9.
On April 21, 1836 under Sam Houston's command, Texans defeated General Santa Anna in what battle?
- A.
Battle of Las Cruces
- B.
Battle of Goliad
- C.
Battle of Concepcion
- D.
Battle of San Jacinto
Correct Answer
D. Battle of San Jacinto -
- 10.
What Texas community celebrates outlaw Sam Bass Day on the third Saturday in July?
- A.
Rosston
- B.
San Jacinto
- C.
Amarillo
- D.
Brownsille
Correct Answer
A. Rosston -
- 11.
What was first large ranch to be fenced in with barbed wire in Amarillo, Texas?
- A.
Special K
- B.
Rio Rillo Ranch
- C.
Chuck's Homestead
- D.
The Frying Pan
Correct Answer
D. The Frying Pan -
- 12.
What was the first city in Texas to adopt a city commission/city manager form of government?
- A.
Brownsville
- B.
Austin
- C.
Lubbock
- D.
Amarillo
Correct Answer
D. Amarillo -
- 13.
What year was Fort Sam Houston founded?
- A.
1976
- B.
1876
- C.
1776
- D.
1801
Correct Answer
B. 1876 -
- 14.
Who served a record eighteen years (five terms) as Lieutenant Governor from 1973 to 1991?
- A.
Bob Bullock
- B.
George H. W. Bush
- C.
George W. Bush
- D.
William Pettus Hobby, Jr.
Correct Answer
D. William Pettus Hobby, Jr. -
- 15.
What Democrat served as governor in between the two non-consecutive terms of Republican Bill Clements?
- A.
Dolph Briscoe
- B.
Price Daniel
- C.
Ann Richards
- D.
Mark White
Correct Answer
D. Mark White -
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