Texas History Exam Flashcards

http://quizlet.com/_e7np7

U.S. History Final

http://quizlet.com/_e6r1c

U.S. Geography Games

http://jimspages.com/States.htm

http://www.popularemails.com/50statesmaptest.htm

http://www.shockwave.com/gamelanding/fiftystates2.jsp

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Adobe Walls

Adobe Walls Slideshow

1. Copy and paste the following questions to a Google Document.
2. Title the document - Adobe Walls/Your Name/Period
3. Share the document with me: mary.giordano@springbranchisd.com
4. Answer the questions using the slideshow.

Questions:
1. What was the original function of Adobe Walls?
2. Where is it located?
3. What was its original name?
4. Why was it later called "Adobe Walls?"
5. Why was this a dangerous location?
6. What happened on November 26, 1864?
7." Carson's men were able to hold their position at the ruins of Adobe Walls with the help of howitzers brought along for the fight." What is a "howitzer"? (Open another tab and Google it!)
8. Who is considered the victor of the first battle of Adobe Walls?
9. When did the second battle take place?
10. What was the result of this battle?

Early Industry and Inventions

An American Textile Mill Animation

War of 1812 Webquest

http://amhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/exhibition/flash.html

Mexican American War Webquest

http://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/index_flash.html