Texas History
Who was the first President of Texas?
Sam Houston
In what year did the war start?
1846
What year did the Civil War start?
1861
What was the "Shot heard around the World?"
Lexington and Concord
Who was the first empresario of Texas, making a contract with Mexico to bring settlers into Texas from America?
Stephen F. Austin
How long did the war last (when did it end)?
1848
How long did the Civil War last?
4 years
Who is remembered for the "Midnight Ride?"
Paul Revere
How many families did SFA bring into Texas?
300
How did the War start?
With Polk sending troops across the border, getting them killed.
What was the turning point of the CIvil War?
Battle of Gettysburg
What battle convinced the French to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
In what year did SFA empresario contract begin?
1823
What was the main motivating factor for going to war with Mexico?
Manifest Destiny
About how many people lost their lives during the Civil War?
600,000-800,000
What was the final battle of the Revolution?
Yorktown
In what year would Texas be annexed into the U.S.?
1845
How much money in total did the U.S. pay Mexico after the war?
25 million
When was the Actual Emancipation Proclamation issued?
Jan. 1st, 1863
What was the ultimate cause of the War?
Not being allowed to represent themselves