geography
spanish missions
Mexican National Era and Colonization
Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas and Statehood
100

What is the largest river in Texas, forming the border with Mexico?

rio grande

100

Why did the Spanish decide to move Mission La Bahia from the coast to the Guadalupe River?

to escape hostile Karankawa Indians

100


  1. What did the Turtle Bayou Resolutions state? 






justified their armed resistance against the Mexican government


100


  1. What battle marked the final victory of the Texas Revolution? 






san jacinto

100
  • Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

sam houston

200

Which Native American group lived on the Great Plains and was known for skilled horsemanship?

the comanche

200
  • What is the name of the first Spanish mission in East Texas, established in 1690?

San Francisco de los Tejas

200
  • What was the significance of the Convention of 1832?

a direct response to the Anahuac Disturbances and the Battle of Velasco, aiming to address growing dissatisfaction with Mexican government policies

200
  • Who wrote the famous letter asking for help at the Alamo?

william b travis


200
  • What was the main issue the United States had with annexing Texas?

severe threat of war with Mexico

300

How did the physical geography of East Texas influence the lifestyle of the Caddo tribe?

he Caddo tribe's lifestyle was deeply shaped by the fertile, forested, and well-watered East Texas environment, enabling a stable, agrarian society, unlike nomadic plains groups

300
  • What was the primary purpose of the Spanish mission-presidio system?

to establish Spanish control over territory

300
  • What three requirements did Mexican law place on settlers moving to Texas?

colonization laws of 1824 and 1825

300
  • What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo, despite the loss?

it provided a crucial 13-day strategic delay, allowing Sam Houston to build his army, while the defenders' ultimate sacrifice inspired a unified "Remember the Alamo!" rallying cry, driving volunteers and momentum that led to victory at San Jacinto

300
  • When did Texas officially become a state (date)?

December 29, 1845

400

Which Texas region is the driest and contains the highest mountains?

Mountains and basins region

400
  • Which Spanish explorer was shipwrecked near Galveston and wrote about his experiences?

cabeza de vaca

400
  • Why did thousands of American families apply for land grants in Austin’s colony?

Thousands of American families applied for land grants in Austin's colony in the 1820s primarily for cheap, abundant land

400
  • Who was chosen as the leader of the Texas army before being replaced?

sam houston

400
  • What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

500


What are the four major natural regions of Texas?

Gulf Coastal Plains, North Central Plains , Great Plains, and Basins and Mountains

500
  • What year did Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda map the Texas coastline

june 1519

500
  • Who is considered the first empresario to bring Anglo-American families to Texas?

Stephen f Austin

500
  • What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution, known for the "Come and Take It" flag?

Battle of gonzales

500

Who was the first successful African American businessman in Texas?

William Madison "Gooseneck Bill" McDonald

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