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1. In 1836, Sam Houston eulogized whom as the "Father of Texas"?
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2. The Republic of Texas' eastern boundary was defined in the Adams-Onφs Treaty between the U.S. and whom?
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3. In 1836, how many sites served as temporary capitals of Texas before Houston became the capital in 1837?
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4. What Texas president made Austin the capital in 1839?
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5. When 34 Comanche leaders were massacred in San Antonio in 1840, the Comanches launched what major attack?
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6. What U.S. president officially recognized Texas as an independent republic in 1837?
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7. What U.S. president authorized the United States to annex the Republic of Texas in 1845?
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8. The 1836 Texas Constitution allowed the first president to serve for how many years?
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9. What was the name of the first major oil well found near Beaumont, Texas in January, 1901?
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10. What town endured an 1875 hurricane killing 400 people, then another in 1886 that destroyed the town?
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11. What was the first railroad to operate in Texas, opening in August 1853?
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12. The Capitol building in Austin, Texas, which opened May 16, 1888, is built of what stone?
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13. As of 2010, what is the oldest remaining public building in downtown Austin?
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14. What explorer made his way to Mexico City in 1528 with tales of Texas' fabled "Seven Cities of Gold"?
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15. What city in McLennan County, Texas is named for the Wichita Indian group that lived there in the 1800's?
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In 1836, Sam Houston eulogized whom as the "Father of Texas"?
The Republic of Texas' eastern boundary was defined in the Adams-Onφs...
In 1836, how many sites served as temporary capitals of Texas before...
What Texas president made Austin the capital in 1839?
When 34 Comanche leaders were massacred in San Antonio in 1840, the...
What U.S. president officially recognized Texas as an independent...
What U.S. president authorized the United States to annex the Republic...
The 1836 Texas Constitution allowed the first president to serve for...
What was the name of the first major oil well found near Beaumont,...
What town endured an 1875 hurricane killing 400 people, then another...
What was the first railroad to operate in Texas, opening in August...
The Capitol building in Austin, Texas, which opened May 16, 1888, is...
As of 2010, what is the oldest remaining public building in downtown...
What explorer made his way to Mexico City in 1528 with tales of Texas'...
What city in McLennan County, Texas is named for the Wichita Indian...
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