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1.

What university opened its doors in Dallas in 1915?
- A.
  
  University Of Dallas
- B.
  
  Longhorn State College
- C.
  
  Slippery Rock University
- D.
  
  Southern Methodist University
Correct Answer
D. Southern Methodist University
2.

What 1800's Dallas couple owned a toll bridge, hotels, flour mill, lumberyard and freighting business?
- A.
  
  Joseph and Sarah Emberly
- B.
  
  Andrew and Sarah Cockrell
- C.
  
  Andrew and Virginia Waco
- D.
  
  Walter and Elizabeth Dallas
Correct Answer
B. Andrew and Sarah Cockrell
3.

In 1888, the "Dallas Daily Times" and the "Dallas Daily Herald" merged to form what newspaper?
- A.
  
  Texas Herald
- B.
  
  Dallas Daily Times-Herald
- C.
  
  Evening Advocate
- D.
  
  Daily Tribune
Correct Answer
B. Dallas Daily Times-Herald
4.

Sam Houston set a treaty stating that Native Americans were to remain west of a line in what Texas town?
- A.
  
  Houston
- B.
  
  Amarillo
- C.
  
  Fort Worth
- D.
  
  Lubbock
Correct Answer
C. Fort Worth
5.

What is the slogan of Fort Worth, Texas?
- A.
  
  Shoot 'Em Up
- B.
  
  Dallas' Sister City
- C.
  
  Where The West Begins
- D.
  
  Remember The Alamo
Correct Answer
C. Where The West Begins
6.

The Texas Rangers used what state-of-the-art revolver that had been turned down by the U.S. Army?
- A.
  
  Luger
- B.
  
  5-shot Colt
- C.
  
  Colt Blunt
- D.
  
  Smith & Wesson 45
Correct Answer
B. 5-shot Colt
7.

The 1860's Eighth Texas Cavalry regiment was widely known as what?
- A.
  
  Confederate Texans
- B.
  
  Texas Tornadoes
- C.
  
  Terry's Texas Rangers
- D.
  
  Marshall Law Enforcement
Correct Answer
C. Terry's Texas Rangers
8.

What Texas governor discharged all serving Texas Rangers after taking office in January, 1933?
- A.
  
  George Kelly
- B.
  
  Ross Sterling
- C.
  
  Raymond Hamilton
- D.
  
  Miriam Amanda Ferguson
Correct Answer
D. Miriam Amanda Ferguson
9.

In 1935, the Texas Rangers merged with what agency to form the Texas Department of Public Safety?
- A.
  
  Waco Correctional Institution
- B.
  
  Homeand Security
- C.
  
  FBI
- D.
  
  Texas Highway Patrol
Correct Answer
D. Texas Highway Patrol
10.

What Texas outlaw was called the meanest man alive after allegedly killing a man for snoring?
- A.
  
  John Barclay Armstrong
- B.
  
  Sam Bass
- C.
  
  John Wesley Hardin
- D.
  
  Butch Jones
Correct Answer
C. John Wesley Hardin
11.

What notorious gang began their crime spree in 1877, holding up 2 stagecoaches and 4 trains near Dallas?
- A.
  
  The Hendricksons
- B.
  
  Sam Bass Gang
- C.
  
  McNelly's Bulldog
- D.
  
  Barrow Gang
Correct Answer
B. Sam Bass Gang
12.

As of 2010, how many governors have served Texas since the office was first created in 1846?
- A.
  
  47
- B.
  
  60
- C.
  
  29
- D.
  
  122
Correct Answer
A. 47
13.

In 1806, at the age of 20, Texas defender Davy Crockett married what woman?
- A.
  
  Joann Storck
- B.
  
  Annie Barroes
- C.
  
  Mary Polly Finley
- D.
  
  Madison Van Buren
Correct Answer
C. Mary Polly Finley
14.

Which of these battles did not occur in October 1835?
- A.
  
  Battle of Velasco
- B.
  
  Battle of Gonzales
- C.
  
  Battle of Concepcion
- D.
  
  Battle of Goliad
Correct Answer
A. Battle of Velasco
15.

What decorated WWII veteran and autobiography author of "To Hell And Back" hails from Kingston, Texas?
- A.
  
  George Burns
- B.
  
  Spanky McFarland
- C.
  
  Douglas McAdams
- D.
  
  Audie Murphy
Correct Answer
D. Audie MurpHy

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Trivia On Texas - 3

What university opened its doors in Dallas in 1915?

What 1800's Dallas couple owned a toll bridge, hotels, flour mill, lumberyard and freighting business?

In 1888, the "Dallas Daily Times" and the "Dallas Daily Herald" merged to form what newspaper?

Sam Houston set a treaty stating that Native Americans were to remain west of a line in what Texas town?

What is the slogan of Fort Worth, Texas?

The Texas Rangers used what state-of-the-art revolver that had been turned down by the U.S. Army?

The 1860's Eighth Texas Cavalry regiment was widely known as what?

What Texas governor discharged all serving Texas Rangers after taking office in January, 1933?

In 1935, the Texas Rangers merged with what agency to form the Texas Department of Public Safety?

What Texas outlaw was called the meanest man alive after allegedly killing a man for snoring?

What notorious gang began their crime spree in 1877, holding up 2 stagecoaches and 4 trains near Dallas?

As of 2010, how many governors have served Texas since the office was first created in 1846?

In 1806, at the age of 20, Texas defender Davy Crockett married what woman?

Which of these battles did not occur in October 1835?

What decorated WWII veteran and autobiography author of "To Hell And Back" hails from Kingston, Texas?