2. Barbara Jordan  First African American woman elected as Texas state senator.  First African American woman from the South elected to Congress.  Delivered keynote address at the 1992 Democratic National Convention.

3. What are the roles of citizens in elections? Deliver Yard Signs Run for Political Office Vote

4. How can citizens participate in Civic Affairs? Writing letters to public officials Volunteering on historic preservation projects Campaigning for Candidates

5. The Governor of Texas is Greg Abbot. Gregory W. "Greg" Abbott (born November 13, 1957, in Wichita Falls, Texas) is the Republican Governor of Texas. He first won election to the office in 2014. He previously served as the Attorney General of Texas. http://gov.texas.gov/about

6. Which famous Texan served as the second female governor elected in Texas? http://www.biography.com/people/ann-richards-9457298 Ann Richards

7. Adina de Zavala is remembered for working to preserve Texas’ heritage. She had many leadership qualities. She was known for being able to influence others. http://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx- originals/list/adina-de-zavala

10. The state song is "Texas, Our Texas" by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright. The lyrics are: Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great! Boldest and grandest, Withstanding ev'ry test; O Empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest. God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, Thro'out the ages long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5uT3npcDmo&nohtml5=False

11. Clara Driscoll Famous Texan responsible for raising money to help preserve the Alamo. http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/adp/h istory/bios/driscoll/clara.html

12. The chief executive leader for the State of Texas is the — Governor. Which action is the best for letting your legislator know your opinion? Write your legislator a letter or an e-mail. Where would you contact a Mayor? city hall

13. The SIX FLAGS THAT FLEW OVER TEXAS http://www.lsjunction.com/facts/6flags.htm

15. TED CRUZ Ted Cruz is a Texas a United States Senator from Texas. He is a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election. http://www.cruz.senate.gov /?p=about_senator http://www.cruz.senate.gov /?p=about_senator

16. James Baker III - Baker served as the White House Chief of Staff and in the Cabinets of two American presidents. (from Houston)

17. Sam Houston - He is best known for his role in bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state. His victory at the Battle of San Jacinto secured the independence of Texas from Mexico.

18. Sam Rayburn – Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for 17 years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.

19. Henry Gonzalez Democratic politician from the state of Texas Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 20th district B. U.S. House of RepresentativesTexas20th

20. What do they have in common? They were all Texans who served in the U.S. government.

22. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

23. Honor the Texas Flag; Honor means Respect. I pledge allegiance to thee, Allegiance means Loyalty. Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. Indivisible means that it cannot be divided.

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