Texas Symbols & Landmarks
This battle site in San Antonio became a symbol of courage and sacrifice for Texans.
The Alamo.
Who leads the state of Texas and can sign or veto bills?
Governor
Which document declared the American colonies free from Britain and names rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Declaration of Independence
Which physical region of Texas has beaches, marshes, and the Gulf Coast?
Coastal Plains
Name the Texas flag that has one star and stands for loyalty, purity, and bravery.
The Lone Star Flag (Texas state flag).
Name one job for a Texas state senator or state representative.
Helps make and vote on Texas laws; represents people in part of Texas
What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
To make a plan (rulebook) for how the United States government works
Which region is very dry, has deserts and Guadalupe Peak, and is in far West Texas?
Mountains and Basins
Which monument near Houston honors the Battle of San Jacinto and the victory led by Sam Houston?
The San Jacinto Monument.
What does a mayor do? Give two examples of duties.
Leads a city or town; works with city council; helps make choices about city services; speaks for the city
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? Name two freedoms they protect.
Bill of Rights; protects freedoms such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion (other freedoms acceptable).
Name one landform or activity found in the Great Plains region.
Palo Duro Canyon OR wheat farming OR cattle ranching
List two things the Texas state seal is used for or shows.
Used on official state papers; shows Texas history/identity
How many U.S. senators represent Texas in the U.S. Senate? Name one of them.
Two; John Cornyn or Ted Cruz
For each document, give its main purpose: Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights.
Declaration: declared freedom from Britain; Constitution: made a plan for government; Bill of Rights: protected people's freedoms.
Compare the North Central Plains and the Great Plains: give one way they are different (landforms, trees, or activities).
Great Plains = flat grasslands with few trees; North Central Plains = rolling plains with some forests and Cross Timbers
Put these three landmarks/events in the order they helped Texas toward independence: Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Texas declares independence (1836).
Battle of the Alamo (site/event), Texas declares independence (1836), Battle of San Jacinto (victory that secured independence).
Match each leader to the level of government: Governor, Mayor, U.S. Representative, State Senator. (State / Local / National / State)
Governor = State; Mayor = Local; U.S. Representative = National; State Senator = State.
Explain why the Constitution is called the "supreme law of the land" in one or two sentences.
Because all other laws must follow it; it is the highest law that guides government actions.
Put these regions in order from very dry to most rain: Coastal Plains, Mountains and Basins, North Central Plains, Great Plains.
From very dry to most rain: Mountains and Basins; Great Plains; North Central Plains; Coastal Plains