1st SEMESTER EXAM REVIEW

What are the physical characteristics of a region. 1. weather 2 What are the physical characteristics of a region? 1. weather 2. climate 3. landforms

Label the four regions of Texas 1. Great Plains 2 Label the four regions of Texas 1.Great Plains 2.North Central Plains 3.Coastal Plains 4.Mountain & Basins

The introduction of DISEASES by Europeans caused the death of many Native Texans

The introduction of HORSES by Europeans caused the tribes on the plains to become great hunters and fierce fighters. The COMANCHE tribe was the most feared by the early Texas settlers.

What were the types of settlements used in early Texas life? missions-to spread Christianity presidios and forts-for military protection

Who was an important leader of the Mexican Revolution? Father Miguel Hidalgo What was the name of his speech? Grito de Dolores What year did Mexico finally gain its independence from Spain? 1821

Who was the most successful empresario? Stephen F. Austin What was the nickname of the original colonists he brought to Texas? “The Old 300”

What is the name of the vast new territory that the United States acquired to reach the Mississippi River? The Louisiana Purchase What year did the U.S. buy this land? 1803 What country controlled this land before the United States? France

What event led Texas to change from mostly Spanish to mostly Anglo-American population? -Independence from Spain -Immigration from the U.S.A

Describe the purpose and the result of the Mier y Teran Report The Mexicans were not happy about the increasing number of Anglo-American settlers in Texas. They felt they were losing control.

Explain the effects of the Law of April 6, 1830 on the settlers and on the Mexican government -outlawed immigration from the U.S. to Texas and cancelled empressarial grants that had not been fulfilled -It alarmed the Anglo-Texan settlers

What two things were declared in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions? 1. colonists pledged continued loyalty to Mexico 2. showed support for Santa Anna

What did Santa Anna do when he first came to power in Mexico? He launched a revolution against President Bustamonte to gain power

What important event happened at the Battle of Gonzales? -The Mexican army demanded the return of their cannon by the Texan army. The Texans then told them to “Come and Take It” -This showed defiance to the Mexican army by the Texans

After the Texans controlled Goliad, where did Austin lead the army of the people? San Antonio What was the result of this action? Stephen F. Austin was elected the commander of the Texas army

Why did General Houston send Colonel Bowie to the Alamo? Originally to destroy the fort Why did he and his troops stay? They ended up defending the Alamo-but the Texans lost the battle of the Alamo

Name the important men who fought at the Alamo: Santa Anna William B. Travis David Crockett James Bowie How long did the battle last? 90 minutes after a 13 day siege

Who wrote the famous letter to Texans and all Americans from the Alamo? William B. Travis What was the final declaration in this letter? “Victory or Death”

What significant battle took place right after the fall of the Alamo? Goliad Why was it important? The execution of prisoners made the Texans angry

What other important event in Texas history was occurring at the same time as the Battle of the Alamo? The writing of the Texas Declaration of Independence What was the result of this event? War with Mexico What date did it occur? March 2, 1836

What was the deciding battle in the Texas revolution? The Battle of San Jacinto Why did this battle end the fight for independence? Santa Anna was captured Who were the important people involved? Santa Anna, Deaf Smith, Sam Houston What date did this battle occur? April 21, 1836

What things were decided in the two Treaties of Velasco? Public treaty: Santa Anna agreed not to fight in Texas again and he agreed to withdraw all Mexican troops from Texas Private treaty: Santa Anna was to work toward Mexico recognizing Texas as independent. The border was established at the Rio Grande River.

What is it called when the state government shares power with the federal government? federalism

What does the Bill of Rights ensure? The rights of individuals

Define “Popular Sovereignty” -A government in which the people rule. -A system in which the people vote to decide an issue