Texas Symbols and Landmarks

The six flags that flew over Texas represent...

• The six countries that help fight for Texan independence from Mexico

• The six nations that vowed its allegiance to Texas

• The six nations that claimed power over Texas at different points in time

• The six nations that help Texas through the Reconstruction Era

The six flags that flew over Texas are an important symbol because...

• It shows how Texas has been constructed from diverse and unique cultures

• The flags represent the Six Flags park in Arlington

• The flags flew over Texas together right after they gained independence from Mexico

• The flags are not important or relevant to Texas history

The Battle of the Alamo was important because...

• This is the battle Texas won against Mexico that gained their independence.

• Sam Houston died at the battle of the Alamo

• The battle inspired more support for Texas to win later at the battle of San Jacinto

• Santa Ana, the Mexican army leader, was killed at the Alamo

The Alamo as a symbol represents...

• Texas' fight for equal rights among all men

• Texas' fight for independence from Spain

• Texas' fight to become part of the US

• Texas' fight for independence from Mexico

The Battle of San Jacinto was important because...

• Texas lost the battle, but gained support to win at the Alamo

• Texas won their independence from Mexico there

• Texas lost many soldiers in the long battle

• Texas first flew the six flags of Texas there

The San Jacinto monument built in 1936 to commemorate Texans who fought for independence has all of the following EXCEPT...

• a statue of Santa Ana

• a 570 ft. tall tower

• a 1750ft reflecting pool

• a "lone star" on top