North Central Plains
What cities in the North central plain help make the population dense?
Fort Worth and Abilene
History is divided into major time periods called
eras
The states that border Texas are
New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
Who is the first US president?
George Washinton
Which era focuses on the arrival of Spanish explorers in Texas?
The Age of contact era
The north central plains become more rural when you move which direction? (N,E,W,S)
West
How many eras are there in Texas history?
13
Texas has four natural regions... name them
Costal plains, North central plains, Great plains and mountains and basins
Is texas a western, eastern, northern or southern state?
Southern
Which era focuses on how spain used mission and forts to spread catholicism?
The Spanish colonial era
What are the points of interest in the North
Fort Worth Stockyards, AT&T stadium, Dinosaur Valley and national museum of the pacific war
The natural Texas and its people era
Resources of the regions differ based on
Location in the state
The points of interest for the coastal plains
Nasa, Alamo, Galveston Beach, and the big thicket national forest
Which era focuses on how texas fought for and gained independence from mexico?
The Texas revolution and republic of Texas era
What are the physical characteristics of the north central plains?
Flat prairies and plains with little vegetation, mild climate with moderate rainfall, flat area in the central part of texas
This era describes how Mexico gained independence from Spain
The Mexican National era
Which region of texas is houston in?
Coastal Plains
What are some physical characteristics of the coastal plains?
Grasslands, mild climate, abundant rain fall, Lowest Elevation in the state
Which era focuses on the importance of farming and ranching in Texas economy?
The cotton, Cattle and ranching era
What is the primary use of the north central plains region?
Agriculture (Includes farming crops and raising animals on ranches
This era shows how Texas was annexed into the united states
The early statehood era
Which region is the most populated?
Coastal Plains
What bodies of water in Texas all flow through the coastal plains?
All Rivers
Which era explains the economic struggles faced by texas during the great depression?
The great depression and world war II era