Texas Revolution& the Alamo
His knife is more popular than his death.
Who is Jim Bowie.
Who is considered to be "The father of Texas"?
SFA
Name the 4 cardinal directions and label them on the board.
North East South and West
This river makes up both the western and southern boundaries of Texas and separates Mexico from the USA.
What is Rio Grande?
What were the 3 main motivators for New World Exploration? (3 G's)
God Glory Gold
The Alamo was constructed as a ________ , not a military outpost.
What is a church or a mission
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas ?
Sam Houston
This region of Texas includes the beaches of Texas and has most of the major cities.
What is Coastal Plains?
A very popular beach spring break destination in Texas.
What is South Padre Island?
or Galveston Island
This explorer's story of survival is incredible. Most of what we know of the American Indians comes from his writings.
Who is Cabeza de Vaca
The Alamo is located in what city?
San Antonio
Stephen's official job title
What is an Empresario?
Kyle Texas is located in which region of Texas?
Coastal Plains or North Central Plains. Depends on the map maker
1 The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —
Pump water from under ground
Before the explorers landed in Texas and the new world, these people were there for thousands of years prior.
The Native Americans, Indians, Indigenous people
The famous flag from the Battle of Gonzalez said:
Come and Take it
The first oil gusher was discovered at Spindletop located in ______ Texas.
Beaumont TX
What is the Capital City of Texas?
Austin TX
The cash crop grown in the south that was a big reason for the Civil War.
What is cotton
Name at least 4 the 6 flags of Texas
Spain, France, Mexico, USA, The republic of Texas, The confederate states.
The leader of the Mexican army was ____ ____
Santa Anna
The hurricane of 1900 hit the coast of Texas in what major city?
Galveston TX
What river separates Texas from Oklahoma?
The Red River
The fastest and easiest way to move cotton and cattle in the 1860's was with the _____
Railroads, trains, cho choo
The city of Austin is names after who?
Stephen F Austin