Texas History Test Texas History General 3

Question 1

Which Spanish mission, established in 1718, became the nucleus of present-day San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

Mission San Antonio de Valero

Answer

Mission San Antonio de Valero, later known as the Alamo, was founded in 1718 alongside the Villa de Béxar.

Question 2

What was the main purpose of Stephen F. Austin's colonization contracts with the Mexican government?

Accepted Answer

To bring American settlers to Texas

Answer

Austin's empresario contracts allowed him to recruit and settle American colonists in Texas in exchange for land grants.

Question 3

What year did the Republic of Texas officially join the United States as the 28th state?

Accepted Answer

1845

Answer

Texas was annexed by the United States and became the 28th state on December 29, 1845.

Question 4

The cattle drives of the late 1800s transported longhorns from Texas to railheads in Kansas along which famous trail?

Accepted Answer

Chisholm Trail

Answer

The Chisholm Trail was the primary route used by cowboys to drive millions of cattle from Texas to Abilene, Kansas.

Question 5

Which major oil discovery in 1901 transformed Texas into a leading oil-producing state?

Accepted Answer

Spindletop gusher

Answer

The Spindletop gusher near Beaumont on January 10, 1901, launched the Texas oil industry and the modern petroleum era.

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