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1.

Who was vice president of the United States at the time of Texas' annexation?
- A.
  
  Cyrus Vance
- B.
  
  Montgomery Ward
- C.
  
  George Mifflin Dallas
- D.
  
  Samuel Houston
Correct Answer
C. George Mifflin Dallas
2.

What was the largest town and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas in the 1850's?
- A.
  
  Angelina
- B.
  
  Cabbo
- C.
  
  Dallas
- D.
  
  Birdville
Correct Answer
D. Birdville
3.

Who was named the first Major of the Texas Rangers?
- A.
  
  Ben Malim
- B.
  
  Stephen Austin
- C.
  
  Robert Williamson
- D.
  
  Daniel Webster
Correct Answer
C. Robert Williamson
4.

The Texas Rangers suffered their only defeat when they surrendered where in 1877?
- A.
  
  Salinero Revolt
- B.
  
  Battle of Kiowa
- C.
  
  Nueces River Battle
- D.
  
  Angelina River Pass
Correct Answer
A. Salinero Revolt
5.

Who was known for often saying that he would "rather be Governor of Texas than President of the United States"?
- A.
  
  George W. Bush
- B.
  
  George H. W. Bush
- C.
  
  Price Daniel
- D.
  
  Preston Smith
Correct Answer
C. Price Daniel
6.

Who was the first governor of Texas?
- A.
  
  James Pinckney Henderson
- B.
  
  Elisha M. Pease
- C.
  
  Sam Houston
- D.
  
  James W. Henderson
Correct Answer
A. James Pinckney Henderson
7.

How long was Governor James W. Henderson in office, making his the briefest term in the state's history?
- A.
  
  28 days
- B.
  
  2 days
- C.
  
  1 day
- D.
  
  100 days
Correct Answer
A. 28 days
8.

To which party did Governor Sam Houston belong?
- A.
  
  Republican
- B.
  
  Democrat
- C.
  
  Unionist
- D.
  
  Independent
Correct Answer
D. Independent
9.

On April 21, 1836 under Sam Houston's command, Texans defeated General Santa Anna in what battle?
- A.
  
  Battle of Las Cruces
- B.
  
  Battle of Goliad
- C.
  
  Battle of Concepcion
- D.
  
  Battle of San Jacinto
Correct Answer
D. Battle of San Jacinto
10.

What Texas community celebrates outlaw Sam Bass Day on the third Saturday in July?
- A.
  
  Rosston
- B.
  
  San Jacinto
- C.
  
  Amarillo
- D.
  
  Brownsille
Correct Answer
A. Rosston
11.

What was first large ranch to be fenced in with barbed wire in Amarillo, Texas?
- A.
  
  Special K
- B.
  
  Rio Rillo Ranch
- C.
  
  Chuck's Homestead
- D.
  
  The Frying Pan
Correct Answer
D. The Frying Pan
12.

What was the first city in Texas to adopt a city commission/city manager form of government?
- A.
  
  Brownsville
- B.
  
  Austin
- C.
  
  Lubbock
- D.
  
  Amarillo
Correct Answer
D. Amarillo
13.

What year was Fort Sam Houston founded?
- A.
  
  1976
- B.
  
  1876
- C.
  
  1776
- D.
  
  1801
Correct Answer
B. 1876
14.

Who served a record eighteen years (five terms) as Lieutenant Governor from 1973 to 1991?
- A.
  
  Bob Bullock
- B.
  
  George H. W. Bush
- C.
  
  George W. Bush
- D.
  
  William Pettus Hobby, Jr.
Correct Answer
D. William Pettus Hobby, Jr.
15.

What Democrat served as governor in between the two non-consecutive terms of Republican Bill Clements?
- A.
  
  Dolph Briscoe
- B.
  
  Price Daniel
- C.
  
  Ann Richards
- D.
  
  Mark White
Correct Answer
D. Mark White

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Awesome Quiz On Texas - 2

Who was vice president of the United States at the time of Texas' annexation?

What was the largest town and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas in the 1850's?

Who was named the first Major of the Texas Rangers?

The Texas Rangers suffered their only defeat when they surrendered where in 1877?

Who was known for often saying that he would "rather be Governor of Texas than President of the United States"?

Who was the first governor of Texas?

How long was Governor James W. Henderson in office, making his the briefest term in the state's history?

To which party did Governor Sam Houston belong?

On April 21, 1836 under Sam Houston's command, Texans defeated General Santa Anna in what battle?

What Texas community celebrates outlaw Sam Bass Day on the third Saturday in July?

What was first large ranch to be fenced in with barbed wire in Amarillo, Texas?

What was the first city in Texas to adopt a city commission/city manager form of government?

What year was Fort Sam Houston founded?

Who served a record eighteen years (five terms) as Lieutenant Governor from 1973 to 1991?

What Democrat served as governor in between the two non-consecutive terms of Republican Bill Clements?