Six Flags Over Texas

Which countries have ruled over Texas?

• Spain

• Russia

• China

• France

• Mexico

When did Spain control Texas?

• 1519-1821

• 1685-1690

• 1821-1836

• 1845-1861

When did France control Texas?

• 1519-1821

• 1685-1690

• 1821-1836

• 1845-1861

When did Mexico control Texas?

• 1519-1821

• 1685-1690

• 1821-1836

• 1845-1861

When was Texas part of the Confederate States of America?

• 1821-1836

• 1836-1845

• 1845-1861

• 1861-1865

When was Texas an independent nation led by President Sam Houston?

• 1821-1836

• 1836-1845

• 1845-1861

• 1861-1865

Reorder the countries based on who controlled Texas for the longest time.

• Spain

• Mexico

• USA

• France

Match the LEADERS with the NATION who ruled over Texas.

• Spain

• Cabeza de Vaca, Estevanico, Pineda

• Republic of Texas

• Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar

• France

• LaSalle

• Mexico

• Stephen F. Austin, Santa Anna

- Texas dropped out of the USA to join this new country

- leaders wanted slavery to be allowed forever

• Confederate States of America

• Mexico

• France

• Spain

Texas was part of this country for 15 years

• Mexico

• Confederate States of America

• Spain

• Republic of Texas