Prehistoric Texas
Early indigenous peoples often communicated hunter gatherer stories to each other on these rocky natural landscapes.
caves
This empire founded the Catholic Missions in Texas.
The Spanish Empire (or Spain)
After Spain abandoned the Missions, this country controlled Texas for 15 years.
Mexico
The United States was worried about starting a war with this country if they allowed Texas to become a state.
Mexico
This non-renewable resource is Texas' biggest export.
Prehistoric North America had vast herds of this type of mammal.
bison (or buffalo)
Most of the Missions were established nearby this type of natural resource.
water (or rivers, coastal waters)
An historic battle took place at this San Antonio mission. The Texans lost the battle, but it became a rallying cry for Texas independence from Mexico.
The Alamo
Texas joined the Southern Confederate states during the Civil War to protect the right to keep what?
slavery (or slaves)
The name Texas come from the Caddo word tayshas, meaning what?
friendship (the state motto!)
The lifestyle common among indigenous peoples who constantly travelled in groups searching for food and resources to survive.
nomadic
An outbreak of this deadly virus caused a major population decline in the Missions.
smallpox
Texans won their independence from Mexico after a surprise victory at this historic battle.
The Battle of San Jacinto
This crop became the biggest industry in Texas during its' journey to statehood period.
In what geographical region of Texas is the city of Houston?
Coastal Plains (or Gulf Coastal Plains)
(Science class question) 260 million years ago, the land that is now Texas was covered by what?
water
These three Empires were the main colonizers of North America during the Mission Era.
Spain, France, and England.
This famous Texan was voted the first President of The Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
Texas and Mexico fought over which boundary line separated them. Texas and the US claimed the boundary line was along what river?
Rio Grande
What does the white star on the Texas flag symbolize?
Humans first migrated during the Ice Age from Asia to North America on this natural land bridge.
Bering Land Bridge
Prior to the Missions, this Spanish Conquistador was searching for gold in Texas, but found none.
Coronado
American settlers in The Republic of Texas competed with Indigenous tribes for occupation and control of this natural resource.
land
Texas officially became the 28th state of the United States in what year?
1845
Hill Country is a subregion of what larger region in Texas?
Great Plains