Question 1

What is the motto of Sherman, Texas?

Accepted Answer

Classic Town. Broad Horizon.

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Old City. New Opportunities.

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Historic City. Bright Future.

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Modern Town. Wide Future.

Question 2

In which year was Sherman, Texas founded?

Accepted Answer

1846

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1850

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1876

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1861

Question 3

Who was Sherman, Texas named after?

Accepted Answer

General Sidney Sherman

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General William Tecumseh Sherman

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General Ulysses S. Grant

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General Robert E. Lee

Question 4

What was one of the first significant educational institutions established in Sherman?

Accepted Answer

Sherman Male and Female High School

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Sherman Community College

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Sherman Academy of Arts

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Sherman Technical Institute

Question 5

What major natural disaster struck Sherman on May 15, 1896?

Accepted Answer

A tornado

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An earthquake

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A hurricane

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A flood

Question 6

What type of government does Sherman, Texas operate under?

Accepted Answer

Council-Manager

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Mayor-Council

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Commission

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Strong Mayor

Question 7

What is the approximate population of Sherman as of the 2020 census?

Accepted Answer

43,645

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35,082

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50,234

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30,150

Question 8

Which major company is planning to build a semiconductor plant in Sherman?

Accepted Answer

Texas Instruments

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Intel

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Samsung

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Micron Technology

Question 9

During which event did the Grayson County Courthouse burn down?

Accepted Answer

Sherman Riot of May 9, 1930

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World War II

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Civil War

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The Great Depression

Question 10

Which two U.S. Highways serve Sherman, Texas?

Accepted Answer

US 75 and US 82

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US 85 and US 90

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US 77 and US 81

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US 66 and US 89

Question 11

What was the crime index for Sherman, Texas in 2023?

Accepted Answer

218

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200

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300

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240

Question 12

How does Sherman's crime rate compare to the national average?

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Lower

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Much higher

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Equal

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Higher

Question 13

By what percentage did Sherman's crime rate decrease from 2022 to 2023?

Accepted Answer

1%

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0%

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3%

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2%

Question 14

How many homicides were reported in Sherman in 2023?

Accepted Answer

3

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5

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1

Answer

2

Question 15

What percentage of U.S. cities have a higher crime rate than Sherman?

Accepted Answer

80.8%

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50%

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75%

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90%

Question 16

What is the chance of victimization estimated at in Sherman?

Accepted Answer

1 in 54

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1 in 40

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1 in 60

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1 in 25

Question 17

What is the reported violent crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sherman?

Accepted Answer

20.9

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25.5

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15.2

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18.0

Question 18

What is the property crime rate in Sherman per 1,000 residents?

Accepted Answer

44.5

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30.0

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40.0

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50.0

Question 19

Which area of Sherman is considered the safest by residents?

Accepted Answer

Northwest part

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Downtown

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Northeast part

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West side

Question 20

What is the chance of victimization in the northeast part of Sherman?

Accepted Answer

1 in 17

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1 in 25

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1 in 10

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1 in 30

Question 21

When was Sherman, Texas founded?

Accepted Answer

1846

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1850

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1865

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1820

Question 22

Who was Sherman, Texas named after?

Accepted Answer

General Sidney Sherman

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Jesse James

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General Sam Houston

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William Quantrill

Question 23

What major event did General Sidney Sherman participate in?

Accepted Answer

Battle of San Jacinto

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Battle of Gettysburg

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Battle of Antietam

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Battle of the Alamo

Question 24

Why was Sherman moved to its present site in 1848?

Accepted Answer

Due to a lack of wood and water

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To attract businesses

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To increase population

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Due to flooding

Question 25

What nickname did Sherman earn in the 1870s?

Accepted Answer

The Athens of Texas

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The Educational Hub

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The Capital of Texas

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The Pecan City

Question 26

Which college moved to Sherman in 1876?

Accepted Answer

Austin College

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Texas A&M University

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Stanford University

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Harvard University

Question 27

What devastating event struck Sherman on May 15, 1896?

Accepted Answer

An F5 tornado

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An earthquake

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A wildfire

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A massive flood

Question 28

What major event occurred in Sherman on May 9, 1930?

Accepted Answer

The Sherman Riot

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The Great Fire

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The Texas Rebellion

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The Civil Rights March

Question 29

What significant industries developed in Sherman during the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

IBM and Texas Instruments

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Textile manufacturing

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Oil drilling

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Shipbuilding

Question 30

What transportation development occurred in Sherman in 1901?

Accepted Answer

Completion of the Denison and Sherman Railway

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Establishment of a bus station

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Opening of an airport

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Construction of a freeway

Question 31

Who was the first president of Texas?

Accepted Answer

Sam Houston

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Stephen F. Austin

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William B. Travis

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James Bowie

Question 32

What year did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

Accepted Answer

1836

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1821

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1876

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1845

Question 33

Which significant event took place at the Alamo?

Accepted Answer

A battle for Texan independence

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A gold rush

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A treaty signing

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A presidential election

Question 34

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Texas Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Velasco

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Treaty of Houston

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Treaty of Paris

Question 35

Which city is known as the capital of Texas?

Accepted Answer

Austin

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Dallas

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San Antonio

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Houston

Question 36

What was the main occupation of most early settlers in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Farming

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Mining

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Manufacturing

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Fishing

Question 37

What is the name of the famous battle that took place in San Antonio in 1836?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Alamo

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The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Battle of the Bulge

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The Battle of San Jacinto

Question 38

Who was known as the 'Father of Texas' for his role in bringing settlers to Texas?

Accepted Answer

Stephen F. Austin

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William B. Travis

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James Bowie

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Sam Houston

Question 39

What did Texas become in 1845?

Accepted Answer

A state in the United States

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An independent nation

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A colony

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A territory

Question 40

What was the primary reason for the Texas Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Desire for independence from Mexico

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Desire for trade with Europe

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Desire for more land

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Desire for a new governor

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