Studying History
This is the study of people, places, and events from the past.
History
Before Europeans arrived, Native Americans lived in this era.
Natural Texas and Its People
Name one state that borders Texas.
New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, or Mexico.
The Caddo were part of this culture group, living in East Texas.
the Southeastern Culture
This group conquered Spain in the 700s.
Moors
A diary or letter is an example of this type of source.
Primary Source
During this era, Spain built missions, forts, and settlements in Texas.
Spanish Colonial Era
This is the most populated Texas region, home to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.
the Coastal Plains
The Puebloan tribes built homes out of this clay material.
Adobe
Spain fought for nearly ___ years to regain their country from the Moors.
800 Years
A book written about George Washington today would be this type of source.
Secondary Source
Texas became its own country in this era.
the Republic of Texas
The Palo Duro Canyon is located in this region.
the Great Plains
These tribes of the Plains Culture were skilled buffalo hunters. Name 1
the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, or Tonkawa
In 1492, Spain defeated the Moors and began looking for new ___ to conquer.
Lands
Historians divide the past into these blocks of time.
Eras
Texans fought against Mexico for their independence during this era.
the Texas Revolution
El Paso is the main city in this least populated Texas region.
the Mountains and Basins region
This culture group lived in wigwams, believed in many gods, and used shamans in ceremonies.
the Gulf Culture
What was Spain’s main goal after defeating the Moors?
Gaining riches and power for the crown
Name one factor historians use to divide history into eras.
Social, Political, or Economic
Cotton, cattle, and railroads defined this Texas era.
the Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Westward Expansion Era
Fort Worth and Abilene are found in this region of Texas.
the North Central Plains
The Karankawa used this greasy substance to repel mosquitoes.
Alligator Grease
Why would conquering new lands be beneficial for Spain, besides riches?
Spreading influence, power, and religion