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S.s. final sem. 1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain the significance of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado | Went to search for treasure in Texas but lack of finding the treasure caused Spain to lose interest. However, he built the first Spanish settlement in New Mexico |
| What caused New Spain and the U.S. to have land right next to each other? | Louisiana Purchase: The United States bought Louisiana from France |
| Which explorer mapped the coastline of Texas? | Alonso Álvarez de Pineda |
| What was the main purpose of the missions? | To convert Native Americans to Christianity |
| Why was East Texas significant in exploration? | The location did not become important to the Spanish until the French began explorations there. |
| The Spanish used the missions to accomplish what three things? | Convert Native Americans to the Catholic Religion, teach Native Americans farming/ranching, and the culture of the Spaniards |
| What was a main concern when establishing the missions? | Would the Native Americans want to be converted to the Catholic Religion |
| What is significant about 1519? | Alonso Álvarez de Pineda mapped the Texas Coast and the first settlement for Spain was developed by Cortez |
| What Native American group made houses out of adobe? | Pueblos |
| What Native American group was nomadic? | Plains |
| Describe where the different regions in Texas are located. | Mountains and Basins: West Texas Great Plains: Panhandle of Texas Central Plains: Center of Texas Coastal Plains: Along the coast (right side) of Texas |
| What rivers are a part of the border of Texas? | Rio Grande Red Sabine |
| Mountains in Texas can be found in what region? | Mountains and basins |
| What are three reasons why European exploration occurred? | Wealth, all water route, ability to sail farther |
| Why is San Antonio significant in Texas History? | It's the location for the first civil government in Texas |
| The mission system was a strategy used to colonize Texas; however, it did have negative aspect. What was one downside to the missions being established? | The Spanish brought diseases into Native American territory. |
| Where were most missions established in Texas? | By Rivers |
| List three events that happened during the Spanish colonial era. | 1. Mission System 2. Establishing New Spain 3. Exploration |
| San Antonio, El Paso, Laredo are examples of what type of influence? | Spanish influence in names of cities in Texas |
| What negative events happened to Native Americans when the Europeans colonized Texas? | Many lost lives due to diseases, they had their land taken away, and many were forced to learn the Spanish way of life |
| What are the major cities in Texas? | Austin, Dallas and Houston is the largest |
| What are some geographic features found in Texas? | Guadelupe Peak, Rio Grande, Chihauhan Desert |
| What are the major natural resources found in the Piney woods? | Lumber and oil |
| What crop is popular in San Angelo? | Cotton |
| Who is Roy Bedichek? | a well-known author, he loved the outdoors, he also wrote the book, Adventures with a Texas Naturalist |
| Who is Walter Prescott Webb? | He was on the faculty for the History Department at U.T. and is primarily significant for his book, The Great Plains |
| What is a significant resource in the Coastal Plains region? | Petroleum |
| What type of industry is significant in the Great Plains Region? | Cattle ranching |
| What region is the largest in Texas? | Coastal plans |
| What is the significance of the Pecos River. | It is a boundary in the Mountains and Basins Region |
| Describe the culture of El Paso | Primarily Hispanic |
| Describe the different Native American groups in early Texas | Caddo-primarily agricultural, corn is a major crop Jumano-served as middlemen between the Puebloan and Caddo Karankawa-hunting, fishing and gathering Puebloan-made houses out of adobe |
| What is the significance of Cabeza de Vaca? | Explorer who landed in Galveston and traveled through southern Texas into North Mexico |
| Which explorer mapped out the Texas Coastline? | Alonso Álvarez de Pineda |
| How is the climate in the Mountains and Basins region and how does this impact plants? | Very dry and not much rain |
| What was the Battle of Medina? | Rebels are defeated by Spain which leads to another 7 years of Spanish rule in Texas. |
| Who is Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara? | Formed the Revolutionary Army of the North. |
| What are two reasons Mexico wanted independence from Spain? | 1.) Colonists were excluded from good jobs 2.) King was taking money from the churches |
| What was the significance of San Antonio being settled? | It began Spanish colonial rule in Texas. |
| What were some Mexican methods of settlement? | 1.) Must be catholic 2.) Good moral character |
| Who is Charles Francois Lallemand? | French colonist who attempted to start a colony along the Trinity River. |
| What was the Plan de Iguala? | Declared Mexican people would be united and equal |
| What is the treaty of Cordoba | Ended Spanish rule |
| Texas and Coahuila were united after what event? | Mexican Constitution of 1824 |
| What document made settlers become permanent residents of Texas to receive land? | 1825 Mexican Colonization Law. |
| How could settlers gain land after the State Colonization Law of 1825 took place | Through an enpressarrio |
| Who was the individual that told Moses Austin that his request to colonize in Texas had been approved? | Erasmo sequin |
| Who was the first man to gain permission from Spain to bring Anglo American settlers into Texas? | Moses Austin |
| What year did Moses Austin get permission to settle families in Texas? | 1821 |
| What event doubled the size of the United States in 1803? | Louisiana purchase |
| What country was the first to start the empresario system? | Spain |
| What term is used for someone who had been granted permission to settle families in Texas under Spanish and Mexican rule? | Empressario |
| What is a person called if they settle somewhere illegally? | Filibuster |
| What was a part of Mexican methods of settlement | Colonization Laws |
| Why was Martin de Leon's colony given preference over others | He was a native Mexican |
| Who did Moses Austin meet with to gain permission for a settlement? | Baron de Bastrop |
| How did Mexico attract settlers | With cheap land |
| What were some problems Stephen F. Austins colony faced | Drought, Native American raids, crop failures |
| What kind people were not encouraged to move to Texas? | Gamblers and criminals |
| Significance of the battle of Gonzalez | Started the Texas revolution |
| What happened at Goliad | James Fannin and other Texas were captured |
| What is the goiliad massacre | The Texans that were captured were killed |
| Significance of the battle of San Jacinto | Texans were free |
| Texas presidents in order | Houston, Lamar, Houston, Jones |
| Degrees in order | Associate's, bachelor, doctorate |
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