Historia de Tejas

Which American Indian tribe did NOT have an influence on our Texas culture today?

• Lipan Apache

• Karankawa

• Caddo

• Sioux

Place a check in ANY box that American Indians and Texans today use the resources that effect the types of homes we live in, economy and clothes we wear. Choose more than 1...

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plains

• Frozen landscapes

Charles Goodnight, a Texas Ranger and cattleman of Texas wrote the note below to respond to the State of Texas' claims against him. Goodnight was sued by the State of Texas due to fencing in areas of Texas. They claimed that Goodnight fenced in acres owned by the state preventing livestock or cattle from freely grazing.

Describe the note written by Charles Goodnight. Select the correct answer.

• A primary source, because a news reporter wrote it, not Goodnight an is very bias.

• A primary source, because Goodnight wrote it with his own personal ideas.

• A secondary source, because an attorney wrote the note to describe Goodnight's ideas.

• A secondary source, because Goodnight wrote the response to the State of Texas.

Texas has had many influential leaders in the past. Stephen F. Austin brought the Old 300 to settle Texas. Ann Richards was the the second female Governor of Texas. Clara Driscoll, with the help of the Daughters of the Revolution preserved the Alamo.

Which leader supported annexation into the United States and the name sake for our city?

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Our diverse culture has adopted many festivals over the years. Identify as many festivals in Texas through the year, that can be celebrated all over the state. Choose more than 1...

• Fiesta San Antonio

• Oktoberfest

• Cinco de Mayo

• Texas Book Festival

• Strawberry Festival

Which map of Texas would be most useful to interpret geographic data, population and natural resources using map elements?

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The cotton gin was created by Eli Whitney. See his drawing of his patent, a drawing of his invention.

Identify the effect of the cotton gin for people today.

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Which pairing is NOT correct?

• Thomas Edison invented the light bulb

• The railroads allowed westward settlement.

• Santa Anna was captured at the Battle of Goliad.

• Texas ruled by Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, United States and the Confederate States of America. (Is this the correct order??)

• Spindletop is one of the most events that impacted Houston's economy today.

What is the name of this song?

• Texas, Our Texas

• The Yellow Rose of Texas

• Waltz Across Texas

• Deep in the Heart of Texas

Which American Indian tribe was civil with each other, they had a set order of how to govern themselves? (much like today's system of voting and speaking)

• Caddo

• Comanche

• Apache

• Dakota-Sioux