Texas history
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- Q1What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?Texas remained a territory of Mexico.Texas became a state of Mexico.Texas gained independence from Mexico and became a republic.Texas was annexed by the United States.30s
- Q2Which country controlled Texas before the Texas Revolution?MexicoUnited StatesSpainFrance30s
- Q3Who was the leader of the Texian army during the Battle of San Jacinto?Stephen F. AustinDavy CrockettSam HoustonWilliam B. Travis30s
- Q4Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?Sam HoustonStephen F. AustinAndrew JacksonThomas Jefferson30s
- Q5What year did Texas become a state?186518451876183630s
- Q6Which treaty officially ended the Mexican-American War and recognized Texas as part of the United States?Treaty of ParisTreaty of Guadalupe HidalgoTreaty of VersaillesTreaty of San Jacinto30s
- Q7Who was the president of the Republic of Texas when it became a state?Stephen F. AustinJames K. PolkAnson JonesSam Houston30s
- Q8Which president of the Republic of Texas was a strong supporter of Anglo-American immigration?James BowieStephen F. AustinMirabeau LamarSam Houston30s
- Q9What pushed many Irish immigrants to leave Ireland?The Mexican-American WarThe Industrial RevolutionThe American Civil WarThe Great Famine30s
- Q10What was the main reason for Irish immigration to Texas?Opportunity for higher educationBetter healthcare systemSeeking political freedomEscape from poverty and famine30s
- Q11What year did the United States complete the Louisiana Purchase?180317891776186530s
- Q12Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?MexicoSpainFranceGreat Britain30s
- Q13Which president negotiated the Oregon Treaty with Great Britain?Thomas JeffersonJames K. PolkAbraham LincolnGeorge Washington30s
- Q14What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?Religious differencesTerritorial disputesEconomic disagreementsPolitical alliances30s
- Q15Which U.S. president served during the Mexican-American War?Abraham LincolnGeorge WashingtonJames K. PolkThomas Jefferson30s