Texas Independence
Printed Texas money that is worthless
Red Backs
Why did a lot of migration happen in Texas and the U.S. What were people looking for
Better Economic Opportunity/Better Life
The battle that was the turning point in the Civil War
Battle of Gettysburg
Slaves in Texas finally free. Holiday also known as Emacipation Day
Juneteenth
African American (Black) troops, called by the Natives
Buffalo Soldiers
The year that Texas became a Republic
1836
What treaty ended the Mexican - American War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What year did the Civil War take place
1861 - 1865
What was the name of the battle that took place at in important sea port of Texas?
Battle of Galveston
The region of Texas that recieves the most amount of rainfall and is where most Civil War battles took place.
Coastal Plains
Lamar is known as...
Father of Education
God given rights to move west, another name for westward expansion
Manifest Destiny
What caused the Civil War
Slavery
State's Rights
Last battle of the Civil War
Palmito Ranch
Mexico gains independence from which country in 1821
Spain
This president of Texas tried to ease relationships with the Native Americans.
Sam Houston
Supplied help and legal aid to former slaves in post Civil War Texas
Freedman's Bureau
What was the Confederate's economy based on? Agriculture or Industry?
Agriculture/farming
March 2, 1861 Texas leaves the union. The social studies word for leave is...
Sucession
Where did the US put the Native Americans?
Reservations
What is Anson Jones only accomplishment
Annexation Texas to US
Name at least one benefit for Texas joining the U.S
Money System
Postal System
Protection from Mexico
Robert E. Lee - Confederate General
Ulysses S. Grant - Union General
What are the new amendments added to the U.S Constitution
13th - Abolish Slavery
14th - Equal rights and citizenship
15th - Voting right to blacks
What stopped the Cattle Drive
Railroads, Barbed Wire, Overgrazing, Windmills