Texas Facts
Early History
Famous Texans
Vocabulary
Misc TX
100
Red, White and Blue
What are the colors of the Texas Flag?
100
Friars, blacksmiths, farmers and Native Americans
Who were the people who worked in or around the missions?
100
Stephen F. Austin
Who is the "Father of Texas?"
100
Mexican cowboy or cowhand
What is a Vaquero?
100
Austin, Texas
What is the Capitol of the state of Texas?
200
Blue Bonnet
What is the State flower of Texas?
200
Convert Native Americans to Christians
What was the main purpose of the missions?
200
Known for a famous knife
Who is James Bowie?
200
Rope used to catch livestock
What is a lariat?
200
Explored Texas in 1528 and his name means "Head of a Cow"
Who is Cabeza de Vaca?
300
Lone Star State
What is the "nickname" of Texas?
300
Spanish soldiers who sought wealth and power
What is a Conquistadore?
300
1st Governor of Texas
Who is Sam Houston?
300
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and to petition the government.
What is the 1st amendment?
300
Andrew McDaniel
What is the name of Ms. McDaniel's son?
400
Mockingbird
What is the State Bird of Texas?
400
A religious outpost
What is a Mission?
400
Moses Austin
Who started the !st Anglo Colony in Texas?
400
The place where most 7th graders will go to school for 2009-2010
What is Hornedo Middle School?
400
The most famous Mission in Texas
What is the Alamo?
500
Pecan
What is the State Tree of Texas?
500
1st flag over Texas
What is Spain?
500
Sam Houston's more reliable & trusted scout who was hearing impaired.
Who is "Deaf" Smith?
500
Document created at the time the event occurred. (letters, speeches, journals etc.)
What is a Primary Source?
500
Limited American Influence in Texas
What was the Law of April 6, 1830?
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