Second Semester Texas History Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 3. This was transported to northern markets along cattle trails.
- 5. These helped on cattle drives/ trails and had a very difficult job.
- 6. Major cash crop in Texas
- 8. The US _______ War led to the US acquiring the Mexican Cession
- 12. One of the two major political parties in the United States that favors less government involvement and spending.
- 13. Another name for North during the Civil War
- 14. Equal rights organization for African Americans that was established during the Civil Rights Era.
- 16. During the Civil War, Texas sided with the _______ states of America.
- 17. Also called The Great War.
- 18. _________ was the era after the Civil War where southern states were readmitted to the Union.
- 19. Country that existed from 1836-1845.
- 23. Oil was discovered here in 1901.
Down
- 1. Equal rights organization for Hispanic Americans that was established during the Civil Rights Era.
- 2. President of Texas who established the Texas Navy
- 4. First president of Texas.
- 7. Established the Texas Railroad Commission
- 9. The ______ of Texas was a major cause of the US Mexican War.
- 10. The ____________was a conflict between the Northern and Southern States in the US.
- 11. One of the two major political parties in the United States that favors more government involvement and spending.
- 15. The ________ of 1850 finalized the borders of Texas.
- 17. Major conflict between the Allied and Axis powers.
- 18. Transported cattle and were helped regulated by James Hogg.
- 20. Major industry in Texas that experiences a boom and bust cycle.
- 21. Leader of Germany during World War II.
- 22. Immigrant group to Texas that experienced discrimination during the World Wars.