Four Regions
Colonization
Texas Revolution
Name that city!
Anything
100
What region is this?
What is Mountain and Basins?
100
A religious settlement built to convert Native Americans to Christianity
Mission
100
Who was the Mexican president and general during the Texas Revolution?
Antonio López de Santa Anna
100
What city is F?
Houston
100
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
200
What are the names of the four regions of Texas?
Great Plains, North Central Plains, Mountain and Basins, Coastal Plains
200
What were the three main reasons Spain explored the Americas?
God, Glory, and Gold
200
What battle marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
200
What city is H?
Midland
200
When Texas separated from the Union during the Civil War, what country did they join?
The Confederacy
300
List two cities located in the Great Plains region.
Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, Amarillo
300
Spanish explorer was shipwrecked and walked across Texas.
Cabeza de Vaca
300
Explain the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto.
It was the last battle of Texas Revolution and it led to Texas Independence. Santa Anna was captured.
300
What city is D?
Brownsville
300
What was Texas main crop and how did it effect their view on slavery?
Cotton; supported slavery because cotton was their main source of money and they needed slaves to work the fields.
400
Develop an argument for which region is the most important to the economy of Texas and support your answer with facts.
Clearly name one region and give a strong opinion. Include 2 accurate facts to support the opinion.
400
Compare the goals of Spanish and French explorers in Texas.
Spain wanted to spread Christianity and colonize the Natives while France focused on fur trading
400
Explain the causes and effects of the Battle of the Alamo. Why was this battle significant even though the Texans lost?
The Battle of the Alamo, fought from February 23 to March 6, 1836, was significant despite the Texans' defeat because it became a powerful symbol of resistance and sacrifice. The courage displayed by the Alamo defenders inspired many to join the Texan army, rallying under the cry "Remember the Alamo!" This surge in support contributed to the decisive Texan victory at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which secured Texas' independence from Mexico.
400
What city is E?
Austin
400
How did the growth of railroads transform the economy and population of Texas? Use specific examples to explain the long-term impact.
When railroads were built in the late 1800s, they connected small towns to big cities and made it easier to ship cattle, cotton. Railroads also brought more people to Texas, including settlers, workers, and immigrants who helped build new towns. Over time, this made Texas more modern and helped its economy grow by turning it into a center for farming, ranching, and trade. The long-term impact was that Texas became better connected to the rest of the U.S., and many towns that started along railroad lines still exist today.
500
Predict how living in Coastal Plains would affect a family’s daily life, such as clothing, housing, and jobs.
(anything referencing rainfall and jobs would reference shipping, fishing, farming, oil, and ranching, a lot of people would live there, more crowded)
500
Analyze how geography influenced where Spain chose to build missions and settlements.
Any thing referencing:
Close to Rivers and Water Sources
Good Land for Farming
Near Native American Groups
Flat Land and Open Space
500
Argue whether the Texas Revolution was justified or not. Provide historical reasons to support your position.
Yes, the Texas Revolution was Justified
Unfair rules – The Mexican government started enforcing strict laws, like the Law of April 6, 1830, which stopped immigration from the U.S. and taxed trade.
No voice in government – Anglo settlers in Texas had little say in Mexican government decisions that affected them.
Santa Anna became a dictator – He took away the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and gave himself more power, removing local rights.
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Fighting for freedom
NoSettlers knew the rules – Anglo-Americans agreed to follow Mexican laws when they moved to Texas, including becoming Catholic and learning Spanish.
Mexico ended slavery
Mexico let them settle for free – Mexico allowed settlers to come for cheap land, and many took advantage of this without respecting Mexican culture or laws.
Texans acted too quickly – Instead of continuing to work for peaceful change, some Texans jumped to war too fast.
It was partly about power and land – Some settlers wanted Texas to become part of the U.S., which made Mexico see the revolution as a land grab.
500
What city is C?
San Antonio
500
How did the Black Codes in Texas attempt to limit the rights and freedoms of African Americans after the Civil War, and what do these laws reveal about the attitudes of Texans during Reconstruction?
Texas made Black Codes—laws that were meant to control the lives of African Americans and stop them from being free. These laws said that Black people couldn’t vote, couldn’t serve on juries, and they could be punished for not having a job. Some laws didn’t let them own certain land or move freely without permission.
These laws show that many people in Texas still believed Black people shouldn’t have the same rights as white people, even though slavery was over.