Regions of Texas
What are the four main regions of Texas?
the Gulf Coastal Plains, the North Central Plains, the Great Plains, and the Mountains and Basins
When Spanish heard of La Salle’s construction of Fort St. Louis what was their response?
Sent troops to destroy it.
What was the primary reason for Spanish conquistadorsexplorers for coming to the Americas
Three G's God/Gold/Glory
a military post or guarded settlement in an area under Spanish control
Presidio
Which region would utilize these adaptations or modifications?
The Puebloan peopled used Adobe to build their homes.
Mountains and Basin
What is the climate like in the Coastal Plains?
humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters with few hard freezes. This region receives the most rainfall in Texas
What are these are examples of crop failures, disease, Native resistance, lack of families to settle land?
Different struggles/hardships in the missions
The Spanish explorers were trying to find a water route to?
Asia
a settlement founded to spread Christianity to the people in the area
Mission
Which region would utilize these adaptations or modifications?
The Plains people using Tipis to be able to break them down and move quickly to follow the Bison.
The Great Plains/North Central plains
What is the large body of water that border the Gulf Coastal region?
Gulf of Mexico
What was a primary food source for Coastal Natives?
the primary food source was marine life, particularly fish and shellfish. Their diets varied with the seasons, but aquatic resources were a staple, especially in the winter.
Who mapped the Texas coastline?
Alonso Alvarez De Pineda
What is the difference between nomadic and sedentary lifestyles?
The main difference is that nomadic lifestyles involve frequent movement, with groups traveling to new places for resources like food, water, and grazing land, while sedentary lifestyles are characterized by living in one permanent location, often involving permanent homes, cities, and agriculture. Nomadic groups historically relied on hunting, gathering, or herding, whereas sedentary societies developed farming and animal domestication, enabling a stable, settled way of life
Which region would utilize these adaptations or modifications?
The Karankawa building canoes to help them travel and fish.
Gulf Coast plains
What river borders Texas and New Mexico/Mexico?
Rio Grande
What was the Alamo also known as?
Mission San Antonio De Valero
What group of Native Texans did Cabeza De Vaca assimilate with?
Karankawas
Define physical geographic features. Give an example of one in Texas.
Physical geographic features are naturally occurring characteristics of the Earth's surface, such as landforms, water bodies, and ecosystems. Unlike human-made or artificial features like cities and roads, physical features would exist even if no people were around
Which region would utilize these adaptations or modifications?
The Comanche utilizing the horses that the Spaniards brought for travel and warfare
Great Plains and North Central
What region has the lowest population?
Mountains and Basins
What was the primary purpose of Missions in Texas during this period?
The primary purpose of Spanish missions in Texas during the colonial period was to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and assimilate them into Spanish colonial society, while simultaneously helping Spain assert territorial control and block French expansion.
What was a result of 1400s to the 1700s, Europe experienced an “Age of Exploration.”?
European nations grew powerful & spread their influence throughout the world.
What is a region?
area of land that is unified by common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns
Which region would utilize these adaptations or modifications?
The Karankawa using Shark Oil for repealing mosquitos
Gulf Coastal Plains