Texas Trivia

Twelve questions on the Republic of Texas. Play in teams, one point per answer. The answer key is on the second page.

1.
On what date did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?
2.
In what town was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?
3.
The battle usually counted as the first of the Texas Revolution was fought over a small cannon. Where, and what did the Texians' flag say?
4.
Who wrote the letter from the Alamo signed "Victory or Death"?
5.
On what date did the Alamo fall?
6.
About how long did the fighting at San Jacinto last?
7.
Who was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas?
8.
Who served as interim president before him?
9.
Which president moved the capital in 1839 to a new town on the Colorado River, built at the hamlet of Waterloo and named Austin?
10.
Which European country was the first to recognize the Republic of Texas?
11.
Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?
12.
For about how long was Texas an independent country?

Answer key

1.
March 2, 1836.
2.
Washington-on-the-Brazos.
3.
Gonzales, on October 2, 1835. The flag showed a cannon and the words "Come and Take It."
4.
William Barret Travis, on February 24, 1836.
5.
March 6, 1836.
6.
About eighteen minutes, on April 21, 1836.
7.
Sam Houston.
8.
David G. Burnet.
9.
Mirabeau B. Lamar.
10.
France, in 1839.
11.
Anson Jones.
12.
Nearly ten years: from March 2, 1836, until it legally joined the Union on December 29, 1845. President Anson Jones formally handed over the government on February 19, 1846.