Natural Texas
Exploration
Native Americans
Mexican National
Texas Revolution
100
What are the 4 regions in Texas?
What are the 4 regions in Texas?Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains
100
Why did Europeans explore the "New World"?
Gold, Glory, and God
100
What are the 4 Native American cultures?
Southeastern Culture, Pueblo, Gulf Coast, and the Plains Culture
100

What is the official religion of Mexico?

Catholic is the church of Mexico and officials of the Church help run the government.

100

Who was the "Father of Texas"?

Stephen F. Austin

200
Which regions have the largest and smallest populations?
Largest- Coastal Plains Smallest- Mountains and Basins
200
What are the 5 European explorers that explored Texas?
Pineda, LaSalle, Cortes Coronado, and Cabeza de Vaca
200
What was the purpose of the Spanish mission system?
To convert and educate the Native Americans in the Spanish culture and religion.
200
How were the important people in Struggle for Independence?
James Long, Philip Nolan, Jane Long, Gutierrez and Magee, and Father Hidalgo
200

Who were the "Old Three Hundred"?

the first 300 families brought to TX by Stephen F. Austin

300
Which regions get the most and least rainfall?
Most- Coastal Plains Least- Mountains and Basins
300
Explain the significance of Fort St. Louis?
LaSalle built the French into Texas and French threatened the Spanish
300
How did the Native Americans react to the Spanish mission system?
The Natives were upset and fled. Some escaped and some attacked the missions
300

What were some reasons people immigrated to Texas in the 1820's?

To find cheap land, to start a new life, and find gold

300

Why did settlers to Mexico from the U.S. like the Constitution of 1824?

Because it was similar to the U.S. Constitution where government officials are elected by the people

400

What are the natural boundaries that surround Texas?

Gulf of Mexico, Rio Grande, Red river, and the Sabine river

400
What did the Spanish contribute to Texas?
Architecture- Engineering Language- Spanish Food- Citrus food, meat Religion- Roman Catholic Animals- Horses, cows
400
Describe a typical Spanish mission?
Church, priests’ quarters, Indian barracks, main plaza, workshops, granary
400

What is the significance of the Battle of Medina?

It was the bloodiest battle in Texas

400

What was put into place by Mexico to make TX more Mexican after Meir y Teran's Report?

The Law of April 6, 1830

500
How does geography influence the development of Texas?
Food, shelter, location, and natural resources
500
Explain the legend of the Seven Cites of Cibola?
The legend of the 7 cities was that they contained vast treasures
500
Name some prominent early European settlements in Texas?
San Antonio, La Bahia, Nacogdoches
500
Describe some differences between the Mexican culture and the Anglo culture in Texas?
religion: mandated Catholic vs. belief in freedom of religion taxes: imposed customs duties vs. didn’t want to pay language: Spanish vs. English slavery: immoral vs. economic necessity and way of life government: dictatorship vs. democracy
500

Which reform asked for by the settlers was denied by Santa Anna?

Statehood was denied.

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