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Which of the following explains the significance of 1718?
The city of San Antonio was founded by the Spanish.
During which year did the American Civil War begin?
1861
Historian who studies objects from the past that people leave behind.
Archaeologist
The time period of history before writing was invented.
Prehistory
Tool or object that gives historians clues about the past
Artifact
What is Texas' longest river. It forms the border between Texas and Mexico .
Rio Grande
The Big Thicket National Preserve can be found in what region
The Costal Plains
What Major city is above
San Antonio
The Pueblo Indians lived in what style homes
Adobe Brick Homes
What is the Texas river that forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma?
Red River
What does NASA stand for
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Caddos practiced crop rotation to
Preven the soil from wearing out
free enterprise system, the government is supposed to have
little to no role
the government creates and enforces laws to make sure businesses are
fair
What is the name of the famous aquifer that watered the Great Plains
Ogallala Aquifer
During this major era: Agriculture and the coming of the railroad became vital to the Texas economy.
Cotton, Cattle, and Railroad
During this major era: Texas broke away from Mexico and became an independent country.
Revolution and Republic
During this major era: Petroleum deposits were discovered in Beaumont.
Age of Oil
During this major era: Texas became part of the United States.
Early Statehood
All plains Indians depended on what animal
The Buffalo
In which region would you find the Guadalupe Mountains
Mountains and Basins
In which region of Texas would you find the Big Bend National Park
Mountains and Basins
In Which region of Texas would you find the Piney Woods
Coastal Plains
Lines of Latitude
Are horizontal; are measured in degrees North
Lines of Longitude
Are vertical lines; measured in degrees West