Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas/Texas Annexation
Sam Houston
Civil War
Civil War Cont./Reconstruction
100
What rights were not covered by the Mexican Constitution of 1824? What couldn't Anglo-American settlers have in Texas?
What is Slavery
100
Which Texas President opposed annexation to the United States?
Who is President Lamar
100
Sam Houston fought in the American (United States) War of __________.
What is 1812
100
What were the years of the U.S. Civil War?
What is 1861 - 1865
100
Texas holiday that celebrates General Granger's announcement of General Order No. 3 by the U.S. Army adhering to the Emancipation Proclamation issued by president Abraham Lincoln
What is Juneteenth
200
Which event in the Texas Revolution (other than the Alamo) influenced many Texans to fight even harder to defeat the Mexican Army?
What is The Massacre at Goliad
200
What do the following two excerpts from famous documents have in common? The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures (1), shall not be violated, and no Warrants (1) shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized 4th Amendment, U.S. Constitution _______________________________________________ The Constitution of the State of Texas Article I - BILL OF RIGHTS Section 9. No Unreasonable Seizures and Searches Allowed. - The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from all unreasonable seizures or searches, and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or thing, shall issue without describing them as near as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation.
What is There must be a valid (good) reason to search someone's property
200
Sam Houston was elected governor of what state in the U.S. prior to coming to Texas?
What is Tennessee
200
What gulf coastal city was the location of one of the major Civil War battles fought in Texas?
What is Galveston (Battle of Galveston)
200
How did slavery influence Texas to enter the Civil War?
What is Slavery was a big part of the economy of Texas and throughout the South
300
During the Texas Revolution, leaders in Texas met to discuss the future of Texas. This meeting would later be known as the Convention of 1836. What was the first order of business at this convention (The first thing the members decided to do)?
What is Declare Independence from Mexico
300
The Texas Constitution breaks down the government into three branches: The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch. What democratic principal does this represent?
What is Separation of Powers
300
Same Houston served as the _____________ of the Republic of Texas.
What is President
300
At the Secession Convention in Texas, what group of people had the most impact on the decision to secede?
Who are Anglos
300
Reconstruction Era was a time period when _______________ had to conform to rules from the national government (outside of the state of Texas).
What is State Governments
400
Leader of the Texas Army at the Battle of San Jacinto
Who is Sam Houston
400
The belief that it was the destiny of the U.S. to expand from coast to coast (That destiny included annexing Texas)
What is Manifest Destiny
400
Sam Houston was elected _______________ of the State of Texas.
What is Governor
400
What battle was fought along the Rio Grande River and is considered the last military conflict associated with the Civil War? Hint - This battle was fought after the surrender of the Confederacy
What is Battle of Palmito Ranch
400
The Effects of Texas Reconstruction on African Americans were...
What is Southern States passed Black Codes The Freedman's Bureau was created
500
--> Mexican Troops tried to take cannon from citizens in Gonzalez --> Mexican Army seizes Alamo --> Texas Declaration of Independence adopted --> Texas Rangers Established --> Texans win the Battle of San Jacinto, ending the Texas Revolution
What is Timeline of Events of the Texas Revolution
500
What was the main issue dividing the United States about Texas Annexation?
What is Expansion of Slavery
500
In what year and what Texas city did Sam Houston die? Hint - He died towards the middle of the Civil War and the city in Texas currently has a university named after him with a big statue built in his honor.
What is 1863, Huntsville, Texas
500
African American fighting unit in the Civil War that helped keep peace among American Indians
What is Buffalo Soldiers
500
The Effects of Texas Reconstruction on laws in Texas was...
What is The Adoption of the Texas Constitution of 1866
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