Regions of Texas
Which sub-region of Texas gets the least amount of rainfall?
High Plains
Why did Native American groups farm in East Texas?
more rainfall/better soil
Which lake is the only natural lake in Texas?
Caddo Lake
Pineda
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
Out of the four Texas sub-regions, which has the lowest elevation?
Gulf Coastal Plain
Why did the people migrate from Asia to the Americas?
following the animals in search of food
This canyon is the deepest in Texas
Palo Duro Canyon
Who was creditted with being the first Europeans in Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca
Who did Mexico have to win their independence from?
Mexico
Which REGION of Texas has the most fertile soil?
Coastal Plains
Which Native American tribe was the most advanced and why?
Caddo. social system and shamans
The Rio Grande river serves as a boundary between Texas and ___________?
Mexico
Moscoso took over the expedition when _________ died
De soto
Who were the "Old Three Hundred"
the original settlers Austin brought to Texas
In this region "Cacti" is a main natural resource
Mountain and Basin
According to the study guide. How were the Comanche and Apache similar?
relied on buffalo and used horses for faster travel
Which state borders Texas to the West?
New Mexico
Hernando Cortes conquered which famous army?
The Aztecs
Why was the battle of San Jacinto important to the history of Texas?
Texas won its independence from Mexico
What is the main economic activity of the Central Plains region?
Timber/Forests
Which Native American tribe acted as "middlemen" for the Caddo and Puebloan Indians?
Jumano
The Texas Rivers begin in which geographical region? Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest
Southeast
Which spanish explorer was mainly interested in finding cities of gold and discovered the Grand Canyon?
Coronado
Name all 6 flags that fly over Texas
Mexico, France, Spain, USA, Confederate States, and the Republic of Texas