Howdy…

It’s time to hop on your horse and rope an “A” on your Texas History benchmark.

Battle of Gonzales (October 1835)

Important dates to know…

1519

Mexico, including the region of Texas, became a base of Spanish exploration.

1519

1718

Mission San Antonio de Valero is founded. (a.k.a. The Alamo)

1718

Mexico gains independence from Spain!

The Austin’s begin colonization of Texas!1821

1836

Convention meets and the Texas Declaration of Independence is written by George Childress. Texas becomes a Republic.

1836

1845

Texas is annexed as the 28th state.

1845

1861

The Civil War begins.

Civil War Battles in Texas

1861

Tips for test taking…Read the question carefully.

Eliminate those answer choices that you know are wrong.

More tips…Use the primary and secondary

sources (maps, letters, graphs, charts, pictures, graphic organizers) to help you. Don’t ignore these!

More tips…Use the dates! If the source

comes from 1861, you should find an answer that relates to the Civil War.

Take your time! There is no prize for finishing first.

More tips…Go back and check all of your

answers. You will be surprised how many questions are connected to one another. An answer at the end of the test could help you respond to a question at the beginning of the test.

Looking at Maps

When you see a map you should ask yourself the following questions:

1.What time period/era is this map showing?

2.Does the title give me helpful information?

3.Are there dates or specific facts written in either the key or on the map that answer questions?

Title and relative date

This is a thematic map because it reflects a particular theme (concept) from Texas History—Natives and their location.

Look Here!!!

Compass Rose

West Texas is DRY and HOT!

Catholic Mission Building in Texas--1718

Important Missions and People:San Antonio de ValeroSan Francisco de los TejasCorpus Christi de la YsletaFather Francisco Hidalgo

The Spanish wanted to settle Texas in order to spread religion.

Texas RevolutionBattle of Gonzales—Start of the

Texas Revolution; “Come and Take It”; Oct 1835

Convention of 1836—Declaration of Independence written by George Childress; David Burnet becomes ad interim president; Sam Houston named as commander in chief of the army

Siege of the Alamo—Texans were defeated by Santa Anna; William Travis declares, “Victory or Death”

Battle of Coleto Creek—James Fannin was defeated by Urrea; Fannin’s troops were marched back to Goliad where they were executed

Battle of San Jacinto—Sam Houston attacks the Mexican troops led by Santa Anna and defeats the Mexicans; Santa Anna signs the Treaties of Velasco giving Texas its independence

Texas as a RepublicPresidents of Texas:Sam HoustonApproved Constitution of 1836Issues with NativesNot officially recognized by U.S.Debt

Mirabeau Lamar“Father of Education”Established a Texas NavyMoved the Capitol to AustinSanta Fe Expedition

Sam HoustonDebt continues to increaseArchives WarMier ExpeditionDrawing of the Black Beans

Anson JonesJoint Resolution for annexationCould divide Texas into 5 states1845 Texas Annexed as 28th state

Mexican-American WarReasons for War•Dispute over the annexation of Texas•Boundary dispute between U.S. and Mexico•Mexico refused to negotiate with U.S.Results•Santa Anna flees•Mexico cedes almost 50% of its land to the U.S. in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)

Civil WarStarted in 1861Sam Houston is removed from

office as Governor because he does not agree with secession from the Union.

Causes of the War: Slavery, State’s Rights, Tariffs, election of Lincoln as PresidentBattles in Texas: Galveston,

Sabine Pass, Palmito RanchRobert E. Lee surrenders to the

Union on April 9, 1865.

Reconstruction *A period of rebuilding following the Civil War.*•Emancipation Proclamation•Juneteenth•Freedmen’s Bureau•13th, 14th, and 15th amendments—Remember (Free, Citizen, Vote)•Ironclad Oath•New Texas Constitution

Spindletop GusherDiscovered in 1901 by Pattillo Higgins and flowed nonstop for nine days. The population increased significantly in areas where oil/petroleum was discovered.

Progressive Movement(early 1900s-1920s)

•Commission Government•Terrell Election Laws•Primary Elections•Poll Tax•Women’s Suffrage (19th amendment)•Prohibition (18th amendment)•Jim Crow Laws•Segregation•Urbanization

Similarities between U.S. and Texas Government

•Constitution•Form of government: 3 Branches•Bill of Rights

Don’t forget:

•TAKE YOUR TIME—You know this material!•Read the questions carefully!•Use the dates!•Make me proud!—I know you can do it!