tribes
Located in East Texas, these farmers lived in tall, cone-shaped grass huts and had a highly organized society.
Caddo tribe
when did the battle begin
feb 23
what is the longest river in the world
nile river
what caused the civil war?
the dispute over the institution of slavery.
The Texas ----- breed is known for its unique horns and ability to survive harsh Texas conditions.
Longhorn
Inhabited the Gulf Coast, known as warriors who fished, gathered, and used dugout canoes.
karankawa
when did the battle end
march 6, 1836
what is the deepest ocean trench
the Mariana trench
what state was the first state to secede
south carolina
Which invention allowed farmers to bring underground water to the surface?
Windmill
Nomadic hunter-gatherers in the arid South Texas plains.
Coahuiltecan
where was the battle of the alamo
san antonio
what season does Australia experience in summer?
Summer
when did the war end
april 1865
Which group originally named the Buffalo Soldiers?
Plains Native Americans
Lived in adobe homes in West Texas, relying on farming near rivers and trading.
Jumano
who was the Mexican leader?
Antonio Lopez DE Santa Anna
which continent has the lowest and highest points on earth
Asia
when did the war begin
April 12, 1861
Which group most often worked as cowboys during cattle drives?
a mix of mexican, African American and anglo workers.
Comanche and Kiowa dominated North and West Texas, becoming expert horsemen who followed the buffalo.
plains Indians
how many survived the alamo battle
200 ish defenders
which country has the highest population
India ( recently surpassed china)
who was the main confederate general?
Robert E. Lee
Buffalo Soldiers helped the U.S. Army by-
protecting settlers and building forts