Government
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Which explorer is known for leading the first European expedition into Texas?
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Who was the leader of the Mexican forces during the Battle of the Alamo?
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Which region contains the Pueblo Indian tribes?
Mountains & Basins Region
Which document contains the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?
Bill of Rights
They led to the spread of European diseases and cultural changes.
The explorers
What year did the Texas Revolution begin?
1835
What river separates Texas and Oklahoma?
Red River
What is the principle of popular sovereignty?
The people have the power to govern themselves
What was the explorers' motivation?
God, Gold, Glory
Which Spanish mission is famous for its role in the Texas Revolution?
The Alamo
Why is the principle of limited government important in a democracy?
It prevents the government from becoming too powerful
Which principle of government divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
Why did Spanish colonists build missions in Texas?
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
How did the Texas Revolution impact the development of Texas as a state?
It resulted in Texas becoming an independent republic
Who was the famous conductor on the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual freedoms
Who mapped the Texas Coast & in what year?
Pineda, 1519
How did the events at the Alamo affect the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
They inspired Texans to continue fighting for independence
The stock market crash led to what major event?
The Great Depression