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Quiz about General Texas History
Quiz about General Texas History

General Texas History Trivia Quiz


As a native Texan, I hold great pride in my state. I value the many cultures and histories, and wish to preserve and spread the knowledge and tradition of Texas history.

A multiple-choice quiz by longhorngirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
longhorngirl
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
286,289
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2417
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 38 (9/10), Guest 68 (4/10), Guest 107 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many different flags have flown over Texas? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Texas can legally fly the state flag at the same height as the United States flag.


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first Anglo-American to receive permission to settle people in Texas, but died before he got the chance?

Answer: (Two Words (think the state capital))
Question 4 of 10
4. Where was the first major oil well in Texas located? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the first known European to set foot in Texas? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What officially ended the Texas Revolution and the war between Mexico and Texas? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who is considered by many to be the "Father of Texas Education"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is "Juneteenth"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where was the last battle of the American Civil War fought? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what branch of the military did the gunman of the 1966 University of Texas massacre, Charles Whitman, serve? Hint



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1. How many different flags have flown over Texas?

Answer: Six

Over the years, a total of six flags have flown over Texas. Going in order, they are: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States. Many places in Texas still fly all six flags.
2. Texas can legally fly the state flag at the same height as the United States flag.

Answer: True

According to the U.S. flag code article 175 section F, the Texas flag, or any other state/local flag can be flown at the same height as the United States flag, as long as it is neither higher nor to the right of Old Glory.
3. Who was the first Anglo-American to receive permission to settle people in Texas, but died before he got the chance?

Answer: Moses Austin

In 1821, Moses Austin, who was living in Louisiana at the time, received permission to bring approximately 300 colonists to settle in Texas. On his way to Missouri for the settlers, he was brutally attacked by highwaymen, who robbed and severely beat him. He eventually made it to Missouri, but died before he could bring the settlers to Texas.
4. Where was the first major oil well in Texas located?

Answer: Spindletop

On January 10, 1901, Spindletop became the first major oil well in Texas. It took almost nine days to gain control over the amazing geyser of oil struck by Anthony F. Lucas. Almost overnight, the nearby town of Beaumont became a boomtown. Today, there is a reenactment of the small community as it was in 1901 when the oil well was found.
5. Who was the first known European to set foot in Texas?

Answer: Cabeza de Vaca

In 1528, a shipwrecked Cabeza de Vaca became the first known European to enter and set foot in what is now Texas. Although he claimed Texas as part of New Spain, colonization was not immediate. The first European colony in Texas was French, not Spanish, at the end of the next century in 1684.

Alonso Alvarez de Pineda sailed the Gulf of Mexico n 1519 and produced the first map of the Texas coastline. There is no evidence that he and his crew went ashore.
6. What officially ended the Texas Revolution and the war between Mexico and Texas?

Answer: Treaties of Velasco

Following Santa Anna's capture after the Battle of San Jacinto, both Mexico and Texas signed the Treaties of Velasco, though Mexico never ratified it. Mexico vowed to regain control of Texas, but they never did.
7. Who is considered by many to be the "Father of Texas Education"?

Answer: Mirabeau B. Lamar

While in office as president of the Republic of Texas, Lamar persuaded the legislature to set aside land in each county for the establishment of schools. He also set aside land for the foundation of two universities, which would later become the University of Texas and Texas A&M University.
8. What is "Juneteenth"?

Answer: A day to commemorate the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas

Juneteenth is the anniversary of the day when the Emancipation Proclamation was finally announced publicly to the citizens of Texas. Over two years after the initial announcement in 1863, slavery was abolished in Texas, ending an era.
9. Where was the last battle of the American Civil War fought?

Answer: Palmito Ranch, Texas

Over a month after the Civil War ended, the Union forces under command of Theodore H. Barrett attacked the rebel encampment at the Brazos Santiago Depot near Brownsville. Although the cause for the attack has never been made clear, many believe that he attacked just for the glory of being called a "war hero".
10. In what branch of the military did the gunman of the 1966 University of Texas massacre, Charles Whitman, serve?

Answer: Marines

In 1966, Charles Whitman barricaded himself on the observation deck of the University of Texas's Main Building. In the 96-minute stand-off with police, Whitman killed 14 people, and injured 31 others before finally being shot and killed by the police.
Source: Author longhorngirl

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