Texas Eras
The Archive War, Battle of Mier, and Mirabeau Lamar’s term as President took place during which era?
Republic of Texas era
Who was the first Texas Woman to serve in the U.S. Senate?
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Who interprets the laws?
Judicial branch
The Battle of Sabine Pass was part of what war?
Civil War
The town names of Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, Bergheim, and Boerne are a reflection of what?
German towns
Which era did Mexico encourage Anglo Americans to settle in Texas?
Mexican National era
This person was a son of a pioneer woman and a Comanche chief; Also a warrior for the comanche.
Quanah Parker
What is one of the most important ways citizens can take a direct role in the criminal justice system?
Serving Jury duty
The dates 1861-1877 include what important events?
Civil War and Reconstruction
Spindletop is important to Texas history because it was the start of what?
Petroleum industry
Which era in Texas history is associated with cattle drives?
Cotton Cattle Railroads 1860-1920
This person created the Texas Railroad Commission because people were paying high transportation rates.
James Hogg
Who carries out the laws?
Executive branch
This treaty ended the Mexican War.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
A variety of Cajun festivals are held in southeast Texas to celebrate the French Acadian heritage. Which Cajun foods are featured at these festivals?
Crawfish, shrimp gumbo
Which era of Texas history did the battle of San Jacinto take place?
Texas Revolution
Who was a role model for Mexican Americans when he became the first Mexican American U.S. representative?
Henry B. Gonzalez
Who writes the laws?
Legislative branch
This letter was from Germany asking Mexico to help during WWI, if they won southwest states would be part of Mexico.
Zimmerman Telegram
During Reconstruction, the Texas government was forced to write a new constitution. How were African Americans affected by this new constitution?
What invention help shape the era of Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads?
Barbed Wire
This person was the first African American woman to serve in the legislative branch.
Barbara Jordan
What word goes to this definition: Ruled by the people
Popular sovereignty
New military facilities, aircraft and naval manufacturing centers, munitions plants, assembly factories gave Texas an economic boost during what time period?
World War II
Six flags have flown over Texas. Two of these flags have flown twice. Show the order of the flags that have flown over Texas, from earliest to most recent?
Spain, France, Spain, Mexico, Texas, U.S., Confederate, U.S.