U.S. State Power Point

Come Visit TexasCome Visit Texas

Explore Our Land And People!Explore Our Land And People!

In Texas, You Can…In Texas, You Can…

Visit The AlamoVisit The AlamoExplore DallasExplore DallasEnjoy the Hill CountryEnjoy the Hill Country

The Alamo: A Part Of Texas HistoryThe Alamo: A Part Of Texas History

The Battle of the Alamo was fought in February and The Battle of the Alamo was fought in February and March of 1836March of 1836

Mexican President Santa Anna was trying to retake the Mexican President Santa Anna was trying to retake the province of Texas after some settlers had driven out all province of Texas after some settlers had driven out all Mexican troops.Mexican troops.

The building is a former Catholic mission where a smal The building is a former Catholic mission where a smal band of Texas soldiers were defeated.band of Texas soldiers were defeated.

Dallas..big city life.Dallas..big city life.

Third largest city in Dallas with 1,232,940 Third largest city in Dallas with 1,232,940 peoplepeople

Home of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Home of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks sports teamsMavericks sports teams

The economy is based on commerce, The economy is based on commerce, banking, telecommunications and energy.banking, telecommunications and energy.

Hill CountryHill Country

Rugged hilly region of central texasRugged hilly region of central texas Unique fusion of Spanish and Central Unique fusion of Spanish and Central

European influences in food, architecture European influences in food, architecture and musicand music

Lyndon B Johnson, former president, was Lyndon B Johnson, former president, was born in the region.born in the region.