Texas History

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

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missions

Front

_________________ became a dictator in Mexico, and Texans began to get angry with his decisions.

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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

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San Jacinto

Front

Texas joined the ________________ during the Civil War because they supported slavery.

Back

Confederacy

Front

What new breed of cattle was created in the late 1800s? (hint: it is our state's large mammal)

Back

Longhorn

Front

Who won the battle of the Alamo? Options: Mexico, Texas, France

Back

Mexico

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What were they fighting about at the Alamo? Options: The people wanted to be able to vote., They all wanted more crops., Texas wanted independence from Mexico.

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Texas wanted independence from Mexico.

Front

What is Texas' nickname?

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The Lone Star State

Front

What is Texas' state flower? Options: Violet, Rose, Bluebonnet

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Bluebonnet