Texas History

Front

What region in Texas borders the Gulf of Mexico?

Back

Coastal  Plains

Front

Which Native American group lived in a beehive shaped home and was arranged as a confederacy? Options: Caddo, Karankawa, Jumano, Comanche

Back

Caddo

Front

Which explorer searched for the seven cities of gold? Options: Cabeza de Vaca, De Soto, Coronado, LaSalle

Back

Coronado

Front

Which explorer missed the mouth of the Mississippi on his 2nd expedition, and his ship sank off the coast of Matagorda Bay?

Back

LaSalle

Front

Spanish ______________ were built in Texas to claim the land and teach the Native Americans religion.

Back

missions

Front

Who started the Austin Colony? He is also known as "The Father of Texas".

Back

Stephen F. Austin

Front

Who became a dictator in Mexico, causing Texans to become angry with his decisions?

Back

Santa Anna

Front

What battle of the Texas Revolution was fought over a cannon? (hint: Come and Take It)

Back

Gonzales

Front

What battle ended the Texas Revolution? Options: The Alamo, San Antonio, San Jacinto, Gonzales

Back

San Jacinto

Front

Sam Houston was in favor of _______________. He wanted Texas to join the United States.

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annexation