7.3 Important Cities

What is the topic of Lesson 7.3?

• Important Cities in the Republic of Texas

• Important Rivers in Texas

• Famous People of Texas

• Texas Wildlife

What does the image in the lesson show?

• A house in Goliad, Texas

• A school in Austin, Texas

• A church in Houston, Texas

• A farm in Dallas, Texas

What was Houston named after?

• A famous river

• A type of tree

• Sam Houston

• A mountain range

What city became the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1839?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

Who was Austin named after?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

What is the capital of Texas today?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

What was San Antonio known for in the Republic of Texas?

• A small village

• A major urban center

• A farming community

• A coastal town

Where did the Battle of the Alamo take place?

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Austin

What role did Galveston play for the Republic of Texas?

• A major port city for trade and commerce

• A famous tourist destination

• A center for agriculture

• A military base

What role did Corpus Christi play in the Republic of Texas?

• It was a major farming area.

• It was an important port and played a role in economic development.

• It was a famous tourist destination.

• It was known for its gold mines.