Important People
Who is known as the father of Texas?
Stephen F Austin
What amendment passed in 1865 that ended slavery?
13th
Give one example of a primary source.
Artifact, Letter, Photo
Who won the battle of the Alamo?
Mexico
Which candy has the slogan "Taste the Rainbow"
Skittles
Who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean looking for a trade route?
Christopher Columbus
On September 8th 1900 what happened in the city of Galveston?
Galveston Hurricane
What are the 3 G's
God, Gold, Glory
Why did the U.S. join World War II
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Which candy has the slogan " You're not you when you're hungry"
Snickers
Who was the first president of Texas?
Sam Houston
What happened in 1939 that started World War II?
Germany invaded Poland
Name the four states that border Texas.
Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arkansas
During the battle of Gonzales what did the flag say that Texans flew?
"Come and Take it"
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a ____________
Tootise Pop
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What happened on April 9th 1865?
Civil War officially ended
What did France trade with Native Americans?
Fur
What where built to protect missions from Native attacks?
Presidios
What chocolate bar is known as the "Great American chocolate bar"
Hershey
Who invented the telegraph?
Samuel Morse's
On January 10th 1901 what happened in Beamont Texas?
Spindletop
What religion did Spain wish to spread?
Catholicism
What was the final battle of the Texas revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
Which candy featured a commercial where people began to have balloon heads?
Airhead