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This person was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Sam Houston
What day is Cinco de Mayo celebrated on?
May 5th
What is it called when goods are brought into a country and sent out of a country?
Import and Export
What was the name of Roosevelt’s plan to help Americans during the Great Depression?
The New Deal
What war had no real fighting and was based on threats and ideas?
The Cold War
This governor is known for using a wheelchair and signing/vetoing laws.
Greg Abbott
This German celebration is held in Fredericksburg.
Oktoberfest
What natural resource helped Texas become rich?
Oil
What caused the Dust Bowl?
drought and poor farming practices
Which country raced the U.S. to space during the Cold War?
Soviet Union (USSR)
What branch of government does the governor lead?
Executive Branch
This festival celebrates the Alamo and San Jacinto victories as well as different cultures in San Antonio.
Fiesta San Antonio
What region produces the most cotton in Texas?
Great Plains
What day did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
This Texas leader was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate and fought for civil rights with powerful speeches.
Barbara Jordan
Name one civic responsibility every citizen should follow.
Voting, obeying laws, volunteering, etc.
What is “culture”?
Culture is the way a group of people live, including their food, music, language, and traditions.
Texas leads the U.S. in this windy form of energy.
Wind power
Name one New Deal program that created jobs.
WPA or CCC
Where did NASA open during the space race?
Houston, Texas
She was the second female governor of Texas known for her wit and advocated for education and equality.
Ann Richards
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
It is the day Mexico won a battle against France in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
Name one product Texas exports to other places.
Cattle, cotton, or oil
Who were the WASPS?
Women pilots during WWII.
What law did LBJ sign that ended segregation?
Civil Rights Act of 1964