Texas History Flashcard

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During the 1860s, why did women begin farming and doing the jobs previously held by men?

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Men were at war

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What were the causes of the Texas Revolution? Options: High taxes and lack of representation, Desire for more land, Cultural differences, All of the above

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All of the above

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How did Joseph Glidden’s invention of barbed wire change life in Texas?

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It ended cattle drivers (open range)

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Who is NOT a hero being remembered by this “Remember the Alamo!”? Options: Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William B. Travis

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Sam Houston

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Who was Richard King?

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A cattle rancher who owned a lot of Texas land

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What document describes the reasons why Texians and Tejanos wanted independence from Mexico and declares Texas a free nation?

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The Texas Declaration of Independence

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What are sharecroppers?

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Former slaves, now farmers, who rent land

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Who made the statement: "All the others are dead. I survived the siege of the Alamo inside the church walls."?

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Susanna Dickinson

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What became a symbol of courage and freedom during the Texas Revolution?

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The Alamo

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What impact did the Battle of San Jacinto have on the Texas Revolution?

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It led to Texas independence