Question 1

How much time elapsed between the fall of the Alamo and the Mexican surrender at San Jacinto?&#10;A) 6 weeks&#10;B) 6 months&#10;C) 9 months&#10;D) 2 years

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Alamo occurred on March 6, 1836, and the Mexican surrender at San Jacinto took place on April 21, 1836, which is approximately 6 weeks later.

Question 2

What region of Texas is most identified with German settlers?&#10;A) the valley&#10;B) the hill country&#10;C) the panhandle&#10;D) the metroplex

Accepted Answer

The hill country region of Texas is most identified with German settlers, who migrated there in the mid-1800s and established communities such as Fredericksburg and New Braunfels. These communities still celebrate their German heritage with festivals and cultural events. The other regions listed (the valley, the panhandle, and the metroplex) do not have as strong of a German influence.

Question 3

The great Permian Basin oil field is near which Texas city?&#10;A) Houston&#10;B) Midland&#10;C) Ranger&#10;D) Kilgore

Accepted Answer

The great Permian Basin oil field is primarily located in West Texas, in the area around Midland and Odessa.

Question 4

In 2010, the Hispanic share of the Texas population was about&#10;A) 60%&#10;B) 50%&#10;C) 38%&#10;D) 28%

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010 the Hispanic share of the Texas population was approximately 38%.

Question 5

Which state is home to the most Fortune 500 companies?&#10;A) Texas&#10;B) California&#10;C) New York&#10;D) Connecticut

Accepted Answer

Texas is home to the most Fortune 500 companies, surpassing other states like California and New York.

Question 6

Before Sam Houston came to Texas, he was governor of which state?&#10;A) Florida&#10;B) Virginia&#10;C) Tennessee&#10;D) Missouri

Accepted Answer

Before coming to Texas, Sam Houston was the governor of Tennessee from 1827 to 1829 and again from 1833 to 1835.

Deck 1: Texas and the Texans: Then and Now, the Texas Constitution and American Federalism