Key People
Key People 2
Places & Events
100
He was a great German composer and pianist whose music ranks amongst the most performed. He became deaf in the later years of his life.
Who was Ludvig van Beethoven?
100
He was an American military leader, politician, the ninth President of the United States, and the first President to die while in office.
Who was William Henry Harrison?
100
This refers to the forced relocations of about 60,000 Native Americans by the U.S. government.
What was "The Trail of Tears"?
200
He was a Spanish Roman Catholic priest, a leader of the Mexican War of Independence, and recognized as the Father of their nation.
Who was Miguel Hildago?
200
The seventh President of the United States, who as a general in the War of 1812 defeated the British at New Orleans (1815).
Who was Andrew Jackson?
200
This state is where the Native Americans were told to move to in "The Trail of Tears".
What was Oklahoma?
300
The Mexican army officer who joined forces with the Indians and won Mexican's independence, then claimed himself emperor.
Who was Agustin de Iturbide?
300
A lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812. The poem later became the 'Star Spangled Banner'.
Who was Francis Scott Key?
300
A Spanish mission converted into a fort, that was attacked by General Santa Anna and all inside were killed.
What was The Alamo?
400
He seized control of Mexico and harshly ruled the American colonists in Texas.
Who was General Santa Anna?
400
The most important military leader in the struggle for independence in South America.
Who was Simon Bolivar?
400
The final battle of the Texas Revolution; resulting in the defeat of the Mexican army and independence for Texas.
What was The Battle of San Jacinto?
500
He was the "Father of the Constitution" and fourth President of the United States.
Who was James Madison?
500
He was a politician and military leader who fought to gain independence for Texas from Mexico and to make it a part of the United States. He defeated General Santa Anna.
Who was Sam Houston?
500
This treaty ended the Mexican War, granting the U.S. control of Texas, New Mexico, and California in exchange for $15 million.
What was The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?