Texas History Test Texas History General 5

Question 1

Which Texas city became the largest in the state after the railroads arrived in the late 19th century?

Accepted Answer

Houston

Answer

Houston's position at the intersection of major rail lines helped it surpass Galveston as Texas's largest city after the 1900 storm.

Question 2

What devastating natural disaster struck Galveston in 1900 and killed an estimated 6,000–12,000 people?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane

Answer

A powerful Category 4 hurricane struck Galveston on September 8, 1900, making it the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

Question 3

Under which Mexican law did Texas settlers receive a guarantee of local self-governance that was later revoked, fueling revolution?

Accepted Answer

Constitution of 1824

Answer

Mexico's Constitution of 1824 provided a federal system that Texans favored, and its centralization by Santa Anna sparked unrest.

Question 4

Which frontier fort, established in 1849, became a key U.S. Army installation protecting settlers in west Texas?

Accepted Answer

Fort Bliss

Answer

Fort Bliss near El Paso was established in 1849 to protect settlers and trade routes in far west Texas.

Question 5

What term describes the period of Republican-controlled government imposed on Texas after the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Reconstruction

Answer

Reconstruction was the post-Civil War period from 1865 to 1870 when the federal government oversaw Texas's political reorganization.

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