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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not one of the 6 flags that have flown over Texas?
A
Spain
B
France
C
Republic of Texas
D
Russia
E
United States
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -There are 4 total Six Flags parks in the state of Texas. Two of them are full Six Flags parks (with the Six Flags name), while the other two are water parks, under the ‘Hurricane Harbor’ name. The main difference between the parks is the age of the parks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each had its own respective flag or flags but the first to fly was the kingdom of Spain’s! From 1519 to 1821, Spain raised two different flags over Texas. This is because a new Spanish flag was adopted by King Charles III in 1690. This is actually a pattern throughout the state’s history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Six Flags Over Texas is a 212-acre (86 ha) amusement park, in Arlington, Texas, east of Fort Worth and west of Dallas.

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