Vocabulary
An area of division having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.
What is TERRITORY?
The Coahuiltecan and Karankawa were not sedentary but...
What is NOMADIC?
True or False - The Europeans brought horses to Texas.
What is TRUE?
Who called for Mexico to revolt against Spain with the "Grito de Dolores"?
Who is MIGUEL HILDAGO Y COSTILLA?
What is the capitol of Texas?
What is AUSTIN?
Someone who moves from place to place with no permanent home.
What is NOMAD?
True or Flase - The Jumano painted their faces to distinguish themselves as peaceful traders.
What is TRUE?
The first explorer to map the Texas Coast in 1519.
Who is PINEDA?
How did Anlgo-Americans colonize Texas?
What are LAND GRANTS?
Where are the Stockyards located?
What is FORT WORTH?
Sun-dried bricks made from a mixture of mud with a small amount of straw or grass.
What is adobe?
Some Natives, like the Caddo formed loose alliances or groups called...
What is a CONFEDERACY?
This explorer tried to find the Mississippi River and claimed Texas for France.
Who is LA SALLE?
Who is the "Father of Texas"?
Who is STEPHEN F. AUSTIN?
Most cities/towns are built near what?
What is a RIVER (OR WATER SOURCE)?
The study of the land and the relationships between people and their environments.
What is Geography?
The Karankawa, Coahulitecan, Atakapan lived in this region...
What is COASTAL PLAINS?
The explorer that conquered the Aztecs.
Who is HERNAN CORTEZ?
The three flags we have studied that have flown over (have had control of) Texas so far are...
What is SPAIN, FRANCE, MEXICO?
Palo Duro Canyon is located in this region.
What is the GREAT PLAINS?
Drawing conclusions or educated guesses based on evidence and reasoning.
What is INFERENCE?
Used by Natives to carry goods, consisting of two joined poles pulled by a horse or a dog.
This explorer was shipwrecked and lived amongst the Karankawa documenting their way of life.
Who is CABEZA DE VACA?
The year Mexico declared Independence from Spain.
What is 1821?
What city is the most populated in Texas?
What is HOUSTON?