TX Geography
During the Civil War, why was Texas spared from much of the physical destruction seen in other Southern states?
A) Texas remained neutral during the war.
B) Texas was located on the western edge of the Confederacy.
c) Texas had no resources worth fighting for.
B) Texas was located on the western edge of the Confederacy.
In what year did Texas join the United States as the 28th state?
1845
Cabeza de Vaca writing a book about the animals, plants and tribes he saw in Texas
This historical event is popularized in Texas History with the famous "Come and Take It" flag, and is known as the first battle of the Texas Revolution
Battle of Gonzales
This American Empresario brought the first 300 Anglo settlers to Mexican Texas.
Stephen F. Austin
The largest Metroplex in Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth is located in this geographic region
N. Central Plains
In the year 1718 this famous Texas city was founded
San Antonio, Texas
The Reconstruction period after the Civil War resulted in which amendment that freed the slaves?
13th Amendment
This historical event occurred in the Coastal Plains with the discovery of oil in 1901
Spindletop
This frontiersman from Tennessee traveled to Texas to find new fortunes and died as a martyr in the Battle of Alamo
Davy Crockett
The Big Bend National Park is 2 and a 1/2 hours away from Odessa, nestled into this geographic region
Mountains and Basins
The years 1861 - 1865 was the duration of this pivotal conflict in the United States
The Civil War
Galveston's response to the Great Hurricane of 1900 included which major modification to the environment?
A) Building the first Texas railroad.
B) Drilling the first offshore oil well.
C) Building a massive Seawall and raising the city's elevation.
D) Creating the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
C) Building a massive Seawall and raising the city's elevation.
During the Texas Revolution, the Battle of San Jacinto was significant because —
A) It was the longest battle in Texas history.
B) It resulted in the surrender of Santa Anna and Texas independence.
C) It was a crushing defeat for the Texan army.
D) It was the first time the "Come and Take It" flag was flown.
B) It resulted in the surrender of Santa Anna and Texas independence.
Which individual was a key leader during the Texas Revolution, served as the first President of the Republic of Texas, and later served as Governor?
Sam Houston
This geographic region of texas was devastated by the Dust Bowl
Great Plains
The year 1836 was the beginning of what Texas conflict?
Texas Revolution
The discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901 was a turning point because it —
A) Started the Texas Revolution.
B) Led to the end of the Great Depression.
C) Shifted the Texas economy from agriculture to the petroleum industry.
D) Encouraged people to move from cities back to rural farms.
C) Shifted the Texas economy from agriculture to the petroleum industry.
"A date that will live in infamy" This quote is associated with this event that began America's involvement in World War 2
Pearl Harbor
This Texas Governor is responsible for the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission that protected farmers from the price gouging practices of railroad companies
James Hogg
Caddo Lake is the largest natural lake located in this Geographic region which is characterized by 50 inches of rain per year, swamps and low flat land
Coastal Plains
The Law of April 6, 1830, was a primary cause of the Texas Revolution because it
Stopped immigration from the U.S. and placed customs duties on goods.
How did the expansion of railroads in the late 19th century affect the Texas economy?
A) It led to the end of the cattle drive era.
B) It slowed down the growth of major cities like Dallas and Houston.
C) It forced farmers to stop growing cotton.
D) It caused the population of Texas to decrease.
A) It led to the end of the cattle drive era.
This is known as the very last battle of the Civil War, occurring in the Coastal Plains of Texas, after the official surrender of the Confederacy to the Union.
Battle of Palmito Ranch
This Texan from Midland was elected as the president of the United States in the year 2000, after a heavy, controversial decision the Judicial branch made in the presidential election.
George W. Bush
Which of the following is a "Check" the Legislative branch has over the Executive branch in the Texas Government?
A) The power to veto a bill.
B) The power to declare a law unconstitutional.
C) The power to impeach the Governor.
D) The power to appoint judges.
C) The power to impeach the Governor.