Texas History Flashcards
1
Q
When did Texas become a state and which number is it
A
28th State in the Union became a State in 1845
2
Q
First President of Texas
A
Honorable Sam Houston
3
Q
State Capitol
A
Austin
4
Q
State Nickname
A
Lone Star State
5
Q
State Flower
A
Bluebonnet
6
Q
State Motto
A
Friendship
7
Q
State Large Mammal
A
Longhorn
8
Q
State Small Mammal:
A
Armadillo
9
Q
- Six Flags Flown over Texas:
A
French, Spanish, Republic of Texas, Confederate, Mexican, US
10
Q
Commander of the Alamo
A
Colonel William B Travis
11
Q
How many defenders died at the Alamo
A
187 defenders died including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie
12
Q
- General Antonio de Santa Ana
A
commanded the Mexican forces of over 2000 men 600 Mexican men were killed
13
Q
When was the battle of the Alamo?
A
Feb 23, 1836 - Mar 6, 1836
