Government
Bill of Rights
Regions of Texas
Texas Natives
Missions & Independence
100

What are the three branches of government?

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

100

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights

100

What are the four regions of Texas?

Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, Mountains & Basins

100

Which culture group included the Caddo and Wichita?

Southeastern Culture

100

What was the main goal of Spanish missions in Texas?

To convert Native Americans to a Spanish way of life

200

Which branch enforces laws and is led by the President?

Executive Branch

200

Which amendment gives freedom of speech and religion?

1st Amendment

200

Which region has the most people and resources?

Coastal Plains

200

Which Native group lived along the Gulf Coast and were semi-nomadic?

Gulf Culture (Karankawa, Atakapa, Coahuiltecan)

200

What was the purpose of the presidios?

To protect the missions and surrounding settlements from attacks

300

What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

Writes, debates, and passes laws

300

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

 4th Amendment

300

Which region is the driest and includes El Paso?

Mountains and Basins

300

Which Native culture depended on buffalo and lived in teepees?

Plains Culture (Apache, Comanche, Kiowa)

300

What was the first mission built in San Antonio in 1718?

San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo)

400

What is the highest court in the U.S.?

The Supreme Court

400

Which amendment protects against cruel or unusual punishment? 

8th Amendment

400

Which region was once home to large bison herds?

Great Plains

400

What kind of houses did the Pueblo tribes live in?

Adobe homes made of mud and straw

400

Why did the mission system fail?

Harsh treatment, disease, and Native resistance to change their culture

500

What do 'checks and balances' do?

Ensure no branch becomes too powerful

500

Which amendment says people have more rights than listed in the Constitution?

9th Amendment

500

What are the four factors used to divide Texas into regions?

Physical features, climate, vegetation, landforms, and wildlife

500

Which culture used irrigation and made pottery to store food and water?

Pueblo Culture (Jumanos, Tigua)

500

Who gave the 'Grito de Dolores', calling for independence from Spain?

 Father Miguel Hidalgo

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