Everyone's Comin' to TX
In the early days of Texas settlers coming into Texas, some of the early problems majority of them faced were this.
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What are alligators, mosquitoes, disease, drought and raids?
These two important people met with Stephen F. Austin when he first arrived in San Antonio de Béxar in 1821. (Hint not their names, but their gov't job titles)
Who are both the alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar and the governor of Texas.
This Mexican General warned the Mexican government of the growing American influence, especially in East Texas.
Who is Manuel de Mier y Terán?
Stephen F. Austin was one of the leaders of the Fredonian Rebellion.
Well actually it was Hayden Edwards.
Name the furry sidekick of Han Solo.
Who is Chewbacca?
Settlers moved to Texas mostly for this reason.
What is cheap land?
In 1825, Austin’s colony had 1,790 settlers. There were also this many slaves among them.
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What is around 400?
These two diplomats, with the extensive background with native Americans (more specifically the Cherokee) would go to native villages to create peace treaties.
Who are Houston and Goyens?
There were about 1,000 troops inside the Alamo at the beginning of the siege.
Well actually there were just under 200.
In bowling, 3 strikes in a row is called this type of bird.
What is a turkey?
In the 1820's, it was difficult to buy land in America at first because of this reason.
What is land prices were high and money was scarce?
Hoping to become wealthy, this person was the first to get permission to bring U.S. settlers into Texas.
Who is Moses Austin?
This general believed that by taking the Alamo he had achieved total victory against the Texas rebels.
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Who is Santa Anna?
Texans were pleased with George Fisher’s performance as customs collector.
Well actually they hated him and thought he was doing a terrible job.
In the game/anime Pokémon, main character, Ash Ketchum, is from this small village.
What is Pallet Town?
In the 1820s, Mexico needed a larger ____________ if it was to maintain control of its territory.
What is population?
Stephen F. Austin is known today as this.
What is the Father of Texas?
Gonzales was the main town in this empresarios colony.
Who is Green Dewitt?
The Battle of Gonzales began after the Mexican army seized the settlers’ cannon.
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Well actually it began before they tried to take the cannon. In fact they never got it.
In the early 2000's when someone says they're burning a CD, they are actually doing this.
What is transferring mp3s to a blank CD?
Before coming into Texas, Settlers in Texas were required to convert to this major religion.
What is Catholicism?
When Austin came to Mexico City to obtain his land grants, the passage of this law made his grants secure.
What is the Imperial Colonization Law?
He was alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar when Stephen F. Austin first arrived there.
Who is Erasmo Seguin?
By 1835, Texans were happy to have additional Mexican soldiers in Texas.
Well actually they were very angry to have additional soldiers.
Also known by his birth name Jimmy (ジミー Jimī), he is a fictional character in Capcom's Street Fighter fighting game series. He first appeared in the 1991 video game Street Fighter II as one of eight playable characters, and was subsequently featured in sequel and spin-off games. He was once human, but after a plane-crash in Brazil, he mutated, resulting in his green coloring, long orange hair, and his ability to generate electricity.
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Who is Blanka?