Historical Figures
How many families did Stephen F. Austin bring to Texas?
300
What Native American tribe did Houston live with for three years?
The Cherokee Tribe.
What was the nickname given to the 300 families brought to Texas?
The Old 300
What does independence mean?
Hector P. Garcia worked for fair treatment for who?
Mexican-Americans
Name one historical figure we discussed in class.
-Stephen F. Austin
-Sam Houston
-Hector P. Garcia
-Jose Antonio Navarro
What was Sam Houston's name when he lived with the Cherokee Tribe?
The Raven
Where was Stephen F. Austin born?
Virginia
Where can you visit Jose Antonio Navarro's home?
San Antonio
Hector graduated from what kind of school?
Medical
Who was the president of Texas? Sam Houston or Stephen F. Austin?
Sam Houston
What was left up to Sam Houston?
The Independence of Texas.
Stephen F. Austin's is know as?
The Father of Texas
Who's rights did Navarro fight for?
Tejanos
What did Dr. Garcia serve in?
The military
Who right's did Jose Antonio Navarro fight for?
The rights of Tejanos.
Texas.
Was Stephen F. Austin the president of Texas?
No
Navarro was one the three Mexicans to sign what?
The Texas Declaration of Independence
Dr. Garcia formed the American G.I. Forum to fight for what?
Better education and health benefits
What was Hector P. Garcia's job?
Doctor
What did Sam Houston fight for?
The Independence of Texas
Mexico.
Do does Navarro become friends with?
Stephen F. Austin
Which two presidents did Hector Garcia work with?
Kennedy and Johnson