Texas Geography
Immense lowland area in the southern and eastern portions of Texas, covers about one-third of the state
Gulf Coastal Plains
One of the most popular book from the illustrator, Kadir Nelson
Just the Two of Us
A type of beetle that inflicted serious damage on texas cotton crops
Boll Weevil
The first national constitution governing the United States.
Articles of Confederation
Wrote “The Legend of the Bluebonnet”, a poignant tale of a young Comanche girl’s sacrifice for her tribe. She also wrote ”Strega Nona”.
Tomie DePaola
Part of this area is hillier and rockier than the rest of the Great Plains. Often called the Hill Country. Most of the land in this area is used for raising cattle.
North Central Plains
Artist and illustrator known for her work in which she remembers her Hispanic roots.
Carmen Lomas Garza
Land between Corpus Christi and Brownsville, established by Richard and Henrietta King.
The King Ranch
55 delegates from all states who met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787
Founding Fathers
State Tree
Pecan Tree
Gulf Coastal Plains
The childrens literature illustrator known for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Bill Martin Jr.
Fist major Oil discovery
Spindletop
Settled the debate about the nature of representation for individuals and states.
Great Compromise
State Pledge
“Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and the indivisible.”
Extends into the northernmost areas of Texas, including the Panhandle. Depends on irrigation, mostly flat, some areas include vast wind farms
Great Plains
Dancer known for "Revelations"
Alvin Ailey
Who brought in the first "gusher" in 1901?
A.E. Lucas
The first Second-Lady and the second First-Lady.
Abigail Adams
Symbol of Texas freedom
The Alamo
Located in the west/southwest corner of Texas; rocky and very dry; limited agriculture production; contains mountains and basins
Trans-Pecos region
The book written by Laurie Ingalls Wilder.
Little House on the Prairie.
The amount of an agricultural product that can be grown or produced and actually sold.
The crop yield
The main power of this branch lies with the president.
Executive Branch
“Savior of the Alamo”
Clara Driscoll