In honor of all the flags that have represented Texas at different points, the theme park in Texas is called ..... is actually named after all six countries that have ruled this territory.

TEXAS ANNEXATION PROBLEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

In honor of all the flags that have represented Texas at different points, the theme park in Texas is called ____ is actually named after all six countries that have ruled this territory.

A	Six Flags Over Texas
B	Six Flags the Theme Park
C	King’s Island
D	Knott’s Berry Farm

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1961, was named for the “Six Flags of Texas” – a display of flags representing the six countries whose flag has flown over the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -The flags represent the six nations that have claimed sovereignty over Texas. They are the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of France, the Republic of Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America and the United States of America.

Detailed explanation-3: -Throngs flocked to Six Flags Over Texas when the park opened in 1961. Six themed sections, modeled after the culture of the six countries whose flags flew over Texas during the state’s colorful history, created a spectacular and magical setting for guests-and provided the park’s name.

Detailed explanation-4: -Texas has had three official national or state flags during its existence: the 1836 national standard, the 1836 national flag for the naval service, and the 1839 national flag, which became the state flag.

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TEXAS ANNEXATION PROBLEM