Texas History Test Texas History General 2

Question 1

Which battle is often called the 'Thermopylae of Texas' because a small Texan force was wiped out by a much larger Mexican army?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Coleto Creek

Answer

The Battle of Coleto Creek ended with the surrender of James Fannin's forces, who were later executed in the Goliad Massacre.

Question 2

What phrase did Texan soldiers shout as a battle cry at San Jacinto to avenge fallen comrades?

Accepted Answer

Remember the Alamo and Goliad!

Answer

Texan soldiers shouted 'Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!' as they charged the Mexican army at San Jacinto.

Question 3

Who was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas?

Accepted Answer

Sam Houston

Answer

Sam Houston was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas in September 1836.

Question 4

Which Native American tribe was the dominant power on the southern Great Plains and frequently raided Texas settlements in the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

Comanche

Answer

The Comanche were the most powerful Native American group in Texas and controlled the Comancheria across west and central Texas.

Question 5

The Compromise of 1850 resulted in Texas giving up disputed territory in exchange for what?

Accepted Answer

$10 million to pay its debt

Answer

Texas ceded land claims to present-day New Mexico, Colorado, and other areas and received $10 million to pay its public debt.

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