American Revolution
Who were we (America) fighting against in the American Revolution?
England (The British)
Who were the two sides in the Civil War?
North and South (Union and Confederate)
What toy today was named after Theodore Roosevelt?
The Teddy Bear
Why were missions created in Texas?
To try and convert those living in Texas to catholicism
How many continents are there?
7
What was America fighting for in the American Revolution?
Freedom
Who won the Civil War?
The North (Union)
Where was oil discovered in Texas?
Spindletop Hill
Why did Texas soldiers yell "Remember the Alamo!"
Because the battle of the Alamo was a massacre and they wanted revenge
Which Ammendment freed slaves?
13th Ammendment
Who was the messenger in American Revolution that said "The British are coming!"
Paul Revere
How did most people die during the Civil War?
Disease
Who invented barbed wire
Joseph Glidden
How many flags have flown over Texas?
6
Gave ALL men the right to vote no matter race
15th Ammendment
The shots fired at the battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution are known as?
The Shot Heard Round the World
What were they fighting for in the Civil War?
States Rights
Who was America competing against in the Space Race?
USSR- Soviet Union
Who was the leader of the Mexican army during the battle of the Alamo?
Santa Anna
Equal rights for all citizens born in the United States no matter their race
14th Ammendment
What were the 4 reasons why people came to America from England/Spain?
-Religious Freedom
-Farming
-New Opportunities
-A better way of life
Which president gave the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclomation (freeing slaves)?
Abraham Lincoln
Lizzie Johnson Williams was known as...
The Texas Cattle Queen
What three things were Americans who moved to Texas territory to farm supposed to do?
-Learn Spanish
-Become Catholic
-Don't own slaves
What did the stockmarket crash and bank failure lead to?
Great Depression