Colonialism
This country colonized Texas
Spain
This major loss for the Texians inspired them to fight harder
Did Texas join the union by FORCE or by TREATY
Treaty (we weren't taken in a war)
What is Coach Lambert's favorite Tex Mex spot?
Chuy's
Which country launched a surprise attack against America at Pearl Harbor?
Imperial Japan
A conquistador is someone who _____________
Conquers land on behalf of Spain
What nation were we fighting against for independence?
Mexico
Mr Eichelbaum's go to soda is ________________
Root Beer
What action started a chain of events leading to World War I?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The COME AND TAKE IT flag was originally made from what fabulous item?
A wedding dress
This unfortunate conquistador had to drink water from a hollowed out horses leg
Finish the quote
"Remember the Alamo, remember ________"
Goliad
What was Sam Houston's nickname given by the Cherokee
Raven
Poland
What famous oil derrick blew oil over 150 feet in the air due to the size of its deposit?
Spindletop
What's Coach Gill's favorite basketball team
The Lakers
The Texian victory at battle of San Jacinto came after only 18 minutes of fighting, why was this battle so one sided?
The Mexican army was resting after fighting at The Alamo
These two cities were fighting over becoming the capitol during "the archives war"
Houston + Austin
What did the Bonus Army march for?
To pass the Putnam Bill
(to get their bonuses early)
What is the State Motto for Texas
Friendship
What region has the highest average elevation in Texas?
Mountains and Basins
This was the leader of the Mexican Army and main opponent during the Texas Revolution
Fun fact : He helped invent chewing gum
Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón
(Santa Anna)
Texas was the ___th state to join the union
28
Texas assisted during each war by hosting thousands of captured enemy soldiers. What did we call these individuals?
POWs (Prisoners of War)
Name the Six Flags of Texas IN ORDER
(some specific flags are interchangable)
1. Spain
2. France (before or after Spain acceptable)
3. Mexico
4. Texas
5. USA
6. CSA (before or after USA acceptable)