HISTORY CLUB TRIVIA NIGHT

Colonialization

100

In the early 1800s, This colony was led by Moses and Stephen Austin.

Coahulla y Texas

200

Following the explosion of this U.S Ship, American would go into war with the Spanish

Maine

300

It is this island in Texas where Cabeza de Vaca and several conquistadors were held captive by the Karankawas 

Galveston

400

This port, captured in the 1800s by the U.K, was given back to China in 1997, under the "One Country Two Systems" principle

Hong Kong

500

While British Colonies such as Plymouth or Jamestown would survive in harsh times, this lost colony would be lost, with historians today still not having a clear answer as to what happened.

Roanoke 

Independence

100

This Nation, south of America received their independence in 1821

Mexico

200

This Declaration of Independence was written along this river, in 1836

Brazos

300

This nation in southwest Asia took almost a century to have its independence, gaining it in 1947

India

400

Outside of Texas, this is the only a few other states were independent, including this state, gaining independence after the Bear Flag Revolt

California

500

This newly found country, gaining its independence in 2012, is south of Sudan

South Sudan

Famous Writings

100

This famous letter by Martin Luther King Jr. was written in this jail

Birmingham Jail.

200

You can find a replica of this document, written in 1215, in the United States Capitol, as it was a gift given from the United Kingdom.

Magna Carta

300

Common Sense was written by this 18th century figure

Thomas Paine

400

In William Barrett Travis' "Victory or Death" letter, Travis says he responded to Santa Anna's surrender order, with this

Cannon Shot

500

This U.S Congresswomen from the Texas, is perhaps most famous for her impeachment speech before the house against Nixon, saying "my faith in the Constitution is whole."

Barbara Jordan 

San Antonio Buildings

100

When walking around TAMUSA, the beautiful buildings here are inspired by these iconic landmarks across South San Antonio

The Missions

200

Teddy Roosevelt enlisted several volunteers for his Rough Riders from this hotel.

Menger

300

Before Playing in the AT&T Center, and before playing in the Alamodome, the San Antonio Spurs played here for 30 years.

Hemisfair Arena

400

at Brackenridge Park, you can find many attractions there such as seeing lions at the zoo, dinosaurs at the Witte, and Koi Fish, at this outdoor space.

Japanese Tea Garden

500

Located near James Madison High School, This park, once owned by Mirabeau Lamar, it is the 4th highest elevated spot in Bexar County

Commanche Lookout

U.S and World War Two

100

During the invasion of Normandy, the United States stormed two beaches: Omaha, and this U.S State

Utah

200

This soldier was one of the most decorated soldier in U.S History, becoming an actor later in his short life.

Audie Murphy

300

This famous Battle is where General McAuliffe, when replying on terms of surrender to the enemy, replied, "nuts"

Battle of the Bulge

400

this cartoon drawing was seen all across the battlefield where allied soldiers were, stating that they were here.

Kilroy

500

Born and raised not far from San Antonio in Yorktown Texas, this Marine was one of the Flag Raisers at Iwo Jima, being mistaken for Henry Hanson

Harlon Block