Important people
Which battle of the Tx revolution happened in San Antonio TX?
The ALAMO
What is our state flower?
blue bonnet
WHAT RIVER (RIO) RUNS THROUG OUR CITY EL PASO?
RIO GRANDE
WHICH TRIBE IS LOCATED HERE IN EL PASO?
THE TIGUAS
Who was Santa Ana? and why was he important in the TX revolution?
Santa Ana was the commander of the Mexican Army and he began the war that became the Texas Revolution. He wanted to rule all of Texas and make the American settlers Mexican citizens and force them to follow their rules.
After the alamo fell, where did the Mexican Army finally meet the Texian Army and was the final battle of the tx revolution? (hint: downtown el paso has a Plaza Named after this battle)
the battle of San Jacinto
What is our state called? (hint; think of our flag..what does it have on it)
THE LONE STAR STATE
WHICH CARDINAL DIRECTION IS AUSTIN FROM EL PASO?
EAST
WHICH TRIBE IS LOCATED IN NM, LIKE RUIDOSO?
APACHE, MESACALERO APACHE
Who was Stephen F. Austin and why is he important in Texas history?
Stephen Austin is called the FATHER of Texas, our state capital is names after him (AUSTIN TX) He was the first person to bring American settlers to Texas, which was still part of MEXICO.
Texas was originally part of what country?
Mexico
WHAT IS THE TEXAS STATE BIRD?
MOCKINGBIRD
WHICH DIRECTION IS HOUSTON FROM EL PASO?
SOUTH EAST
WHICH TRIBE IS SAID TO BE THE ONES WHO NAMED TEXAS? THE SPANISH CONQUISTADORS MISPRONOUNCED THIS WORD AND IT BECAME "TEJAS" WHICH THEN BECAME "TEXAS"
THE CADDO INDIANS
Who was William B. Travis? and why was he important in the battle of the ALAMO?
Travis was commanding officer in the battle of the alamo. When James Bowie died, Travis took over command of the alamo and wrote the Famous letter "VICTORY OR DEATH" asking for reinforcements to surrounding armies. He led the defense of the Alamo until the Mexican army finally over took it and killed them all.
Why was Santa Ana worried that more American settlers were coming to mexico?
He thought the Americans living in Mexico would end up revolting and wanted them to follow their rules and become mexican citizens. Santa Ana wanted to take control of american territory and expand Mexico
WHAT IS THE TEXAS STATE TREE?
PECAN
NAME 2 REGIONS IN TEXAS... (HINT; LANDFORMS, CLIMATE, ETC)
GRASSY PLAINS, MOUNTAINS, COASTAL PLAINS
NAME THE TRIBE THAT LIVED ON THE COASTAL PLANES OF TEXAS, NEAR SOUTH PADRE AND GALVESTON TEXAS
KARANKAWAS
Who was the 1st President of the Replublic of Texas, after they got independence from Mexico?
Sam Houston was the 1st elected president of the REP of TEXAS
What is the name of Texas state capital?
AUSTIN
NAME 2 STATE MAMALS OR REPTILES?
ARMADILLO, MEXICAN BAT, HORNED LIZARD, TEXAS LONGHORN
WHAT ARE THE NAME OF OUR MOUNTAINS?
THE FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS
WHAT IS I CALLED WHEN A TRIBE WOULD MOVE TO FOLLOW THE ANIMALS THEY ATE? THEY WOULDNT STAY IN ONE PLACE.
NOMADS, NOMDIC TRIBES