Texas Geography
Name one region of Texas.
Coastal Plains, Great Plains, etc.
What is HMJ's mascot?
Gators
Why did Spain build missions in Texas?
Spread religion and control
What was the Alamo, besides being a mission?
Famous battle site
Who was Sam Houston?
First elected president
Name one major river in Texas
Rio Grande, Brazos
When you get to the 8th-grade, what four subjects will you be tested for the STAAR?
(4x Jeopardy: if you get all the answers correct)
ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science
What was an empresario?
Brought settlers
Why did Texans rebel against Mexico?
Government control
What is a constitution?
Governing document
How does climate differ across Texas?
Hot, dry, humid
What is Dr. Blanson's first name
Daniel
Who was Stephen F. Austin, and why is he important?
(Double Jeopardy: if you get both answers right)
Father of Texas | lead the Texas Revolution
What happened during the Goliad Massacre?
Prisoners were executed
Name one right guaranteed to citizens.
Freedom of speech, assembly, religion, press, etc.
Why are natural resources important to Texas?
(Double Jeopardy question)
Support economy
What is Mr. Adams' favorite color? And what country was he from?
(Double Jeopardy: if you get both answers right)
Blue and Nigeria
Why did conflicts increase between Texans and the Mexican government?
Cultural and political differences
Why was the Battle of San Jacinto important?
(Double Jeopardy question)
Texas victory (led to the independence)
What are the three branches of government?
(Triple Jeopardy: if you get all of them right)
Legislative, executive, judicial
How do humans change the land in Texas?
Cities, farming, roads
What subject does Mr. Adams' wife teach? And what grade does she teach?
(Double Jeopardy: if you get both answers right)
ELA: English language arts | 8th-grade
Name one law settlers in Mexican Texas had to follow.
Loyalty, religion, and land rules
Why was Texas independence important to Texans?
Self-government
What is one responsibility of Texas citizens?
Follow laws, vote, serve the community