Across
- 5. A person of Mexican heritage living in Texas.
- 6. The process of Texas joining the United States in 1845.
- 7. Known as the “Father of Texas” for bringing settlers.
- 9. To withdraw from a country or group (as Texas did in 1861).
- 12. Type of government Texas had after gaining independence.
- 13. Religious settlements built by the Spanish.
Down
- 1. Leader of the Texas army and first president of the Republic of Texas.
- 2. A fast-growing town, especially during oil or cattle booms.
- 3. River that forms the border between Texas and Mexico.
- 4. The northwestern region of Texas shaped like a handle.
- 8. Breed of cattle raised in Texas for cattle drives.
- 10. Body of water southeast of Texas.
- 11. The site of a famous 1836 battle where Texans held out for 13 days.
- 14. Mexican general defeated at San Jacinto.