Early Texas
This group of people were the first known to live in Texas
Native Americans
The famous battle where Texas lost but delayed Santa Anna's army
Batlle of Alamo
Texas became a U.S. state in what year?
1845
Texas was its own country for how many years
9 years
This invention helped Texans travel faster across the state in the 1900s
The automoblie
Spain controlled Texas mainly to stop this European country from expanding
France
This leader became the president of Mexico and fought against Texas's independence.
Santa Anna
What side did Texas join during the Civil War?
Confederacy
This was the first president of Texas
Sam Houston
This natural source discovery at Spindletop changed Texas forever
Oil
This Spanish mission system was used to convert and control Native Americans
Missions
This battle gave Texas independence from Mexico
Battle of San Jacinto
This battle was the last major Civil War battle fought in Texas
Battle of Palmito Ranch
What was the capital city of the Republic of Texas before Austin
Houston
This process caused Texas cities to grow as people moved from farms to cities
Urbanization
This explorer mapped the Texas coast for Spain in the 1500s
Cabeza De Vaca
He was the commander of Texan forces at the Alamo
William B. Travis
This major issue was the reason Texas joined the Confederacy
State Rights
Texas struggled most with this issue while it was an independent country
Debt
This industry grew quickly in Texas cities and created many more jobs in factories and offices
Manufacturing
This animal was extremely important to Native Texas for food, clothing, and tools.
Buffalo (Bison)
This famous "Come and take it" battle was the first battle of the revolution.
Battle of Gonzales
This amendment ended slavery in the U.S.
This country did not want Texas to join the U.S. at first
Mexico
This technology allowed Texans to communicate in later years
Radio/Telephone