Natural Texas & its People
What is the name of the people who lived in Texas before Europeans arrived?
Native Americans ( American Indians)
What country first explored Texas?
Spain
What country controlled Texas after Spain?
Mexico
What was Texas fighting for during the Texas Revolution?
Independence from Mexico
Which side did Texas fight for in the Civil War?
The Confederacy
Name one Native American group that lived in Texas
What is Caddo, Comanche, Karankawa, Apache, (etc.)?
What do we call people who explore new lands?
Explorers
Who invited Americans to settle in Texas
Empresarios
Who was the leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?
Santa Anna
What was the 3 causes of the Civil War
States Rights, Slavery, Sectionalism
The Texas region has forests and lots of rain.
What is the Coastal Plains (Piney Woods)
Why did Spain want to explore Texas?
claim land and spread Christianity
Who was the most famous empresario
Stephen F Austin
What famous battle took place at a mission in San Antonio?
The Alamo
He was the President of the United States during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln
Why did Native Americans move from place to place?
What is to find and water/ follow animals
What were missions used for in Texas?
to spread Christianity
What rule did settlers have to follow under Mexico?
Become Mexican citizens, follow Mexican laws, and practice Christianity.
What phrase became a rallying cry after the Alamo
"Remember the Alamo"
Which important Texas port was captured during the Civil war
Galveston
How did Texas landforms help Native Americans survive?
What is provided food, water, shelter, and materials
Name one Spanish explorer who came to Texas
Cabeza de Vaca or Coronado
Why did problems start between settlers and Mexico?
Government Control
What battle ended the Texas Revolution
Battle of San Jacinto
The place where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, effectively ending the Civil War.
What is Appomattox Court House?