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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Culture | The customs, ideas, beliefs, and skills of people. |
| Human/environment interaction | How people and places affect each other. |
| William Travis | Commanded Texas Forces in the Alamo. |
| Farming Tribes | 2nd group of Native Americans to develop from Prehistoric Peoples - stayed in one place, grew crops for food, and formed civilizations. |
| Archaeology | Science of looking for/collecting artifacts from Prehistoric Times. |
| Mission | First permanent Spanish settlements. |
| Absolute location | The exact location of a place on earth expressed in latitude and longitude. |
| Compass Rose | Helps determine directions on a map. |
| Latitude | Imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the equator. |
| Movement | The transfer of people/culture from one place to another. |
| Hunters and Gatherers | 1st group of Native Americans to develop from Prehistoric peoples - followed animals to hunt and gather food for survival. |
| Friendship | The meaning of the name "Texas". |
| Presidio | Fort, usually built to protect a mission. |
| Relative location | Location of a place in relation to other places. |
| Artifact | Name of an object that provides clues to the history of a people. |
| Empresario | Land agent who brought new settlers to an area. |
| Region | An area united by one or more common characteristics. |
| Environment | Peoples' food, clothing, and housing are influenced by this. |
| David Crockett | Defender of the Alamo had also been in US Congress. |
| Name the four regions in Texas. | Mountains/basins - Great Plains (High Plains) - North Central Plains - Coastal Plains |
| Describe the geography and climate of the Mountains and Basins region. | Highest dry and region contains desert. |
| Describe the geography and climate of the Gulf Coast Plains region. | Ocean breezes, destructive storms, rainfall |
| How did the climate allow the first humans to come to America from Asia? | Cold climate lowered ocean levels creating a land bridge. |
| What reforms did Santa Anna promise Texas in 1834? | Allow English as an official language. Allow immigration from the US. Include Texas representation in the legislature. |
| What did General Mier y Teran's report to the Mexican government say about the population in East Texas? | US settlers outnumbered mexican settlers 5 to 1. |
| Though he refused to grant Texas statehood, Santa Anna agreed to repeal which law? | Restricting immigration from the United States. |
| What happened to the attitude of the Texans as a result of the Battle of the Alamo? | They were inspired to continue fighting. |
| The primary source of information is a what? | Source from the time and place of study. |
| List the three ways the Gulf of Mexico affects the climate of Texas. | Ocean breezes, Destructive storms, and rainfall. |
| Federalist Government | Power is divided between National and State governments. |
| Centralist Governement | All power is controlled at the National level. |
| What is an example of the interaction of people and the environment? | People growing crop since climate is right. |
| The source of most rainfall in Texas is moisture from what body of water? | Gulf of Mexico. |
| The Native American people of Texas developed different ways of life based on their? | Environment |
| What helped the Native Americans throw spears with greater force? | atlatl |
| Why were the Spanish able to conquer the Native Americans? | better weapons |
| Why did thousands of Americans apply for grants in Austins Colony? | Land was so cheap |
| What was the name of Austin's first group of colonists? | The Old Three Hundred |
| What law outlawed immigration to Texas from the US? | Law of April 6, 1830 |
| What did the Texans state in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions? | Their loyalty to Mexico |
| The Convention of 1832 resolved that Texas become what? | a separate Mexican state. |
| What culture group influenced the name San Antonio? | Spanish |
| German settlers named which town? | Fredericksburg |
| The Texas Declaration of Independence accused Santa Anna's government of violating what? | The Constitution of 1820 |
| What happened to most of the Texan prisoners after their defeat at Goliad? | They were executed. |
| What is the largest river in Texas? | Rio Grande River. |
| What was the greatest problem with the Texas army? | Texan forces were scattered and divided. |
| How did the Alamo help the Texans? | It inspired them to keep fighting. |
| What was the last battle of the Texas Revolution? | The Battle of San Jacinto |
| What treaty ended the Texas Revolution? | Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
| Who was the president and military leader of Mexico? | Santa Anna |
| What year did the revolution end? | 1836 |
| In what year did Mexico win its independence from Spain | 1821 |
| How did Santa Anna come to power? | Elected president of Mexico. |
| What did Santa Anna do after Austin went to Mexico? | Refused to make Texas a state, but agreed to allow immigration and lower taxes on imports from the US. |
| What happened to Austin? | Was arrested after the interception of a letter telling the texans "...our only recourse is war." |
| What was the purpose of the consultation? | Debated war with Mexico, but supported the constitution of 1812, and declared themselves loyal to Mexico. |
| How does the Texas Constitution resemble the United States Consitution? | Both have three branches with limited power and elections by the people. |
| What were the chief causes of the Texas Revolution? | Santa Anna's failure to follow the constitution of 1824 Rising tensions between Texans and Mexicans. Demand that US settlers hand over cannon at Gonzales |
| What document established the form of Texas Government? | Texas State Constitution |
| What were the three reasons Spanish Explorers came to Texas? | Gold, Glory, and God |
| Name three problems of the Republic of Texas. | possible Mexican invasions unstable government and debt |
| What is the principles of limited government? | Power is limited by laws such as those in a constitution. |
| What is separation of powers? | Dividing government into parts each with its own powers. |
| What is popular sovereignty? | Principle of government where all powers come from the people. |
| What is civil rights? | Individual rights guaranteed by the constitution |
| Who is the Texas Empresario; Father of Texas? | Stephen F. Austin |
| Who was the Alcalde of San Antonio, fought in Texas Revolution? | Juan Seguin |
| Who was the author of Texas Declaration of Independence? | George Childress |
| Who surrendered to General Urrea at Goliad? | James Fannin |
| Who was the Commander of the Texan Army, President of Texas? | General Sam Houston |
| Who was the President of Mexico, Mexican commander at the Alamo? | Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna |
| Who was the commander of Texans Army at the Alamo? | William Travis |
| Who was a defender of the Alamo, former US respresentative? | David Crockett |
| Who was a defender of the Alamo? | James Bowie |
| Who was the Mexican General that surrendered San Antonio to the Texans? | Marin de Cos |
| Who was a former slave that was released at the Alamo? | Joe Travis |
| Who was the 1st Empresario to gain permission to settle Texas with US settlers? | Moses Austin |
| What country first laid claim to Texas? | Spain |
| Who was the first Spanish explorer in Mexico? | Hernan Cortez |
| Who was captured by the Karankawas, lived with them, then escaped and explored the interior of Texas? | Cabeza de Vaca |
| What is the month and year Texas was annexed? | December 1845 |
| Who was the US President when Texas was annexed? | James K. Polk |
| What is free speech? | A civil right |
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