Texas History
This empresario brought the first large group of American settlers to Texas under Mexican rule.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
This compromise admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state while creating the 36°30′ line.
What is the Missouri Compromise?
This apostle was a tax collector before becoming one of Jesus' twelve disciples.
Who is Matthew?
This judge defeated the Midianites with only 300 men.
Who is Gideon?
This part of the brain controls decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control and continues developing into the mid-20s.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This 1836 document declared Texas independent from Mexico and listed grievances against Santa Anna.
What is the Texas Declaration of Independence?
This amendment ended slavery in the United States after the Civil War.
What is the 13th Amendment?
This New Testament book was written by a physician and includes many detailed historical accounts.
What is the Gospel of Luke?
This prophet confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba.
Who is Nathan?
This life skill involves taking responsibility for your actions, completing tasks without being reminded, and doing what is right even when no one is watching.
What is integrity?
This battle convinced Sam Houston that the Texas army needed more training before fighting Mexico.
What is the Battle of Gonzales?
This policy allowed the U.S. to expand westward by claiming that it was God’s will and destiny.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This man was lowered through a roof so Jesus could heal him.
Who is the paralytic man?
This Old Testament book tells the story of a Moabite woman who became part of the lineage of Jesus.
What is Ruth?
This type of thinking involves analyzing information, asking questions, and making reasoned judgments instead of accepting everything at face value.
What is critical thinking?
This agreement ended the Texas Revolution and required Santa Anna to withdraw Mexican troops.
What are the Treaties of Velasco?
This document warned against political parties and foreign alliances in the president’s farewell address.
What is Washington’s Farewell Address?
This book of the New Testament describes the armor of God.
What is Ephesians?
This king asked God for wisdom instead of riches or power.
Who is Solomon?
This skill involves understanding and managing your emotions while also recognizing the emotions of others.
What is emotional intelligence?
This capital city was chosen in 1839 and named in honor of the “Father of Texas.”
What is Austin?
This Supreme Court case ruled that African Americans were not citizens and Congress could not ban slavery in territories.
What is Dred Scott v. Sandford?
This Roman governor questioned Jesus and ultimately sentenced Him to be crucified despite finding no fault in Him.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This Old Testament book records the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls.
What is Nehemiah?
This belief encourages students to see challenges as opportunities, learn from mistakes, and understand that intelligence and ability can improve with effort and perseverance.
What is growth mindset?