SEMESTER EXAM REVIEW Texas History

Describe the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history. American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

The Caddo that originally lived in East Texas were also living in which geographic region? Coastal Plains

When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur? The elevation increases

Which city is marked with letter C? Austin

Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of  Contact era in Texas history? Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

What was Cibola and what role did it play in the early Spanish exploration of Texas? Cibola was a legend about seven cities of gold  that drew many Spanish explorers to Texas.

Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of… Spain

What year did Pineda Map the Texas Coast? 1519

List the Important Explorers of Texas, and their significance, in chronological order. -Pineda maps Texas -Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas -La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis

What is a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era? Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to land in Texas.

List the important missions of Texas in chronological order.   Mission Corpus Christi de la Ysleta is established. East Texas missions relocated to San Antonio.    Mission San Jose is completed in San Antonio.

Which geographic feature had the biggest influence on where missions and presidios were built? Rivers

What materials were used to build most missions in Texas? The missions were made from natural resources in the areas in which they were built

Who viewed the establishment of Spanish missions with suspicion? American Indian Tribes

List the events that led to Anglo settlements in Texas in chronological order. Moses Austin was given permission to settle in  Texas    Mexico gained independence from Spain    Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted    Empresarios were granted contracts

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that — Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

What is Stephen F. Austin’s main contribution to the development of Texas? He founded the first Anglo colony in Texas

While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to — Freely practice any religion

Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820s? To find cheap farmland

In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located? Coastal Plains

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to — stop immigration from the United States to Texas

What changed Stephen F. Austin’s mind when it came to Texas’ Independence from Mexico? His arrest by Mexican officials

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution? It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

Which event took place after the Goliad Massacre and before the Treaties of Velasco? Battle of San Jacinto

What region did most of the Battles of the Texas Revolution take place in? Coastal Plains