Texas Revolution (Causes and Battles)
Republic of Texas
Mexican American War
Early Statehood
Misc.
100
He was known as the Father of Texas
Stephen F. Austin
100
According to the image, what are two threats Texas faced? What letters do they correspond to in CDMAN?
Threats from Mexico and the Natives, M and N
100
United States President during the Mexican American War and known for Texas annexation in 1845
James K. Polk
100
What is annexation?
When a country joins another country
100
Which Region of Texas has the highest elevation?
Mountains and Basins
200
Known for writing letters at The Alamo asking for volunteers to come and help defend the Alamo
William B. Travis
200
Which two TEXAS Presidents were FOR annexation?
Sam Houston, Anson Jones
200
This treaty gave the U.S. land known as the “Mexican Cession” and made the Rio Grande border the international border for the U.S. and Mexico.
The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
200
According to the map, which state was not a part of what Texas sold to the United States?
Colorado
New Mexico
Kansas
California
California
200
What 5 flags have flown over Texas so far?
Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, U.S.
300
Where a 13-day siege took place, ending with a dominant Mexican victory,
The Alamo
300
What were Houston and Lamar’s positions on annexation?
Houston wanted it in Houston, while Lamar wanted it in Austin
300
What waterway serves as the international border of the U.S. and Mexican River?
Rio Grande
300
The ideology that the U.S. was destined to spread their democracy from coast to coast
Manifest Destiny
300
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Protect Individual Rights
400
This cause of the Revolution stopped U.S. Immigration, increased taxes on imports, and outlawed slavery in TX
Law of April 6th, 1830
400
Who would have said this quote?
Houston
400
After the Mexican American War, which document temporarily settled the issues of slavery and territory disputes?
The Compromise of 1850
400
Who was the first elected governor of Texas?
James Pinckney Henderson
400
Who was the leader of the Mexican Revolution who was executed via firing squad?
Father Hidalgo RIP
500
This letter from James Bowie, mirrors the phrase "_______ __ _____" also associated with the Alamo.
"Victory or Death."
500
Which person has the correct description next to their name?
Juan Seguin
500
As part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, this was land west of Texas that was given to the U.S.
Mexican Cession
500
The newly founded State of Texas had to rewrite it's constitution when annexing the United States. Which two principles of government did they borrow from the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers
500
Which principle of Government is best represented by the diagram above?
Federalism