Texas Fun Facts
What is the state bird?
Mockingbird
Who is remembered as the "Father of Texas"?
Stephen F. Austin
When is Texas' independence day?
March 2, 1836
Who won the Battle of the Alamo
Mexico
Which Texas City is the Capital of Texas?
Austin
What is the state flower of Texas?
the bluebonnet
Who was the leader of the Mexican Army during the Texas Revolution?
Santa Anna
Who did Texas gain its independence from?
Mexico
Battle of San Jacinto
In which city is the Alamo located in?
Texas was the ___?___ state to join the United States?
28th state to join the Union
Who was the leader and general of the Texas Army during the Texas Revolution
Sam Houston
What word did Texas get its name from? Texania, Texinario, Tejaner, Tejas
Tejas
Who won the battle of Coleto Creek/ Goliad Massacre
Mexico
Which city is the biggest in population size in Texas?
Houston
What famous soda was invented in Texas?
Dr. Pepper
Who is considered the Father of the Mexican Revolution and gave the famous speech of "Grito de Dolores"
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Which river separates Texas and Mexico?
Rio Grande
Who won the Battle of San Jacinto?
Texas
This Texas town is famous for Aquarena Springs and Texas State University.
San Marcos
What is the state large mammal?
the longhorn
Who was the leaders for Texas at the Battle of the Alamo?
William Travis & Jim Bowie
Which of the following is not one of the 6 flags that have flown over Texas? Spain, France, Republic of Texas, Russia, United States
Russia
Who won the Battle of Goliad?
Texas
Which state does NOT border Texas? Arkansas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma
Arizona