Vocabulary
An area of land that has similar characteristics.
Region
How many regions are there in Texas
4
Did all American tribes use the same resources for food, clothing and shelter?
No, it depended on what region they lived in.
Yes
What is Mrs. Powell's favorite color?
Pink
The smallest region of Texas. It is located in the western part of the state.
Mountains and Basins
Name the 4 regions of Texas.
Coastal Plains (Largest), North Central Plains, Mountains and Basins (smallest), & Great Plains
Who were the first inhabitants of Texas?
American Indians
What was created in the late 1800's that made travel even faster?
Cars
How many dogs does Mrs. Powell have?
2
Lies to the east of the Mountains and Basins. This region extends from the panhandle to the Rio Grande.
Great Plains
Which region contains the most populous cities in Texas?
Coastal Plains
What 3 cities came to be because of Spanish missions and presidios?
San Antonio, Goliad, and San Augustine
Which city in Texas is a major transportation hub?
Abilene
What is Mrs. Powell's son's name?
Jess
Located east of the high plains regions. It is divided into three sub-regions.
North Central Plains
Which region has the coldest winters in the entire state?
Great Plains
Who began immigrating to Texas, during the 1800's, in large numbers?
Europeans
During the Texas Revolution, what military branch used Galveston as it's home port?
The Navy
Where did Mrs. Powell go to college?
Stephen F. Austin State University
The Largest region in Texas. It covers approximately one-third of the state.
Coastal Plains
Which two states boarder the Texas Panhandle?
Oklahoma and New Mexico
The largest immigrant group to settle in San Antonio came from where?
Germany
When did the first railroad start operating in Texas?
1850
Where was Mrs. Powell born?
Iowa