Natives and Spanish Texas
These were the first people to live in Texas before the Europeans arrived
This was the first empresario to bring Anglos to Texas
Stephen F. Austin
The first battle of the Texas Revolution
Battle of Gonzalez
This was the first president of Texas
Sam Houston
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially ended slavery in the U.S.
13th Amendment
The Caddo lived in this region of Texas
Coastal Plains
This 1830 law banned Anglo immigration to Texas
Law of April 6, 1830
During the battle of Gonzalez, Texans fought to protect this object
Cannon
Texas became a U.S. state on this year
1845
These workers drove cattle along trails like the Chisolm Trail
Cowboys
These two Native American tribes were NOMADIC and hunted for buffalo on the plains
Apache & Comanche
Spain, 1821
This 13 day battle ended in a Mexican victory and became a symbol of resistance for the Texans
Battle of the Alamo
The U.S. declared war on Mexico because of this dispute
Mexico's border with Texas
This resource led to an economic boom in Texas after the Spindletop Discovery
Oil
The Spanish used these to convert Native Americans to Christianity
Missions & Presidios
This Mexican leader became President of Mexico and angered Texans
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
During the Civil War, Texas was on this side
Confederacy
Transportation/Trade
This was the main reason the Native American population decreased after European arrival
Disease
This issue caused tension between Anglo settlers and the Mexican Governmetn
Slavery
Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna's army and won independence during this Battle
Battle of San Jacinto
This event in 1865 announced the official end of slavery in Texas
Juneteenth
Texas' government is much like the U.S., what are the three branches of government in both the Texas State Government and the Federal Government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial