Natural Texas & It's People
Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?
American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment
How does the geography of the Great Plains differ from the Coastal Plains in Texas?
Coastal Texas has more rivers
Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact Era in Texas history?
Spanish and French explorers both claimed land in Texas
The Texas Revolution was _____.
A war of independence from Mexico
What is the belief that the United States was meant to spread across North America?
Manifest Destiny
What is TRUE of all American Indian groups in early Texas?
They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs
What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?
Flat land suitable for farming and ranching
Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of _____.
Spain
The Texas Revolution officially began with which battle?
The Battle of Gonzales
Mexicans were most angered in 1845 by _____.
Annexation of Texas to the United States
The Tigua and the Jumano were different from other native inhabitants of Texas because _____.
Their houses were made from adobe
How is the amount of precipitation in East Texas different from the amount in West Texas?
East Texas gets more rain than West Texas
Which of these explorers landed at Matagorda Bay while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River?
Robert La Salle
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
James Fannin
Which treaty ended the Mexican American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
In which region of Texas did the Comanche live?
Great Plains
In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
Coastal Plains
Which motivation led early European explorers to investigate the Americas?
desire to find gold
The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in _____.
Surrender of Santa Anna
As a result of the Mexican American War, the southern boundary of Texas was _____.
Designated as the Rio Grande River
What was the main food source of Native American tribes living in the coastal plains region of Texas?
Fishing
What is the state capital of Texas and what symbol represents the capital on a map?
Which event occurred in 1821?
Mexico gained its independence from Spain
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
In what year did the Mexican American War begin and how long did it last?
1846 and it lasted 2 years