Native Americans
The ________ were the most complex Native American tribe because of the availability of resources
Caddo
This Spanish explorer was the first to map the coast from Florida to Mexico
Pineda
Why did many Anglo-Americans make a difficult journey to settle in Texas?
For new opportunities and cheap land
The deepest canyon in the Texas panhandle is called?
Palo Duro Canyon
What was the main goal of the Mission System?
convert American Indians to Catholicism
In which region did the Native Americans who farmed use irrigation in order to grow crops?
Mountains and Basins Region
Which explorer was the first to step foot in Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca
Who was the first person to get permission to bring U.S. settlers into Texas?
Moses Austin
The only natural lake in Texas
Lake Caddo
Spain built missions, presidios, and settlements in East Texas because _______________________
The French began explorations there.
What was used to make migration easier for the Comanche and Apache tribes?
Horses
This Spanish conquistador was mainly interested in finding gold in the new land
Coronado
What did the Louisiana Purchase do for the United States?
Doubled the size of the United States
Frontiersman in Austin's colony constructed their homes using _________________.
logs and clay
What was Spain's (3 step) strategy for developing East Texas?
build missions, settlements, and presidios
First peoples in Texas that had to adapt to the climate and environment to survive
Natives
This viceroy named Mexico city after he conquered the most powerful army in the world at that time
Hernan Cortes
A quote from Stephen F Austin would be considered a ______________ source
primary
What was a negative effect of the Spanish Missions in Texas?
Disease that was brought and Natives lost their language and culture
Which empresario did the Mexican government show favor to because of his citizenship?
Martin DeLeon
This Native American group acted as middlemen for the Caddo and other Puebloan tribes
Jumano
Which Spanish explorer continued the expedition after De Soto died?
Moscoso
Why did the Europeans want to explore Texas?
hope to claim territory and discover valuable natural resources
El Camino Real was built for what purpose?
Increase safety and speed for transporting goods
In what year did Mexico gain it's independence from Spain?
1821