Exam Flashcards
What two regions of Texans have land suitable for farming and ranching?
Coastal plains
In which era of Texas history did both Spanish and French explorers claim the land in Texas for their own countries?
Age of exploration
What year did Mexico become independent of Spain? Who is the Father of Mexican Independence?
1821 and Francisco Hidalgo
In which era if Texas history were Anglo settlements established? (The settlements we’re under Mexican rule.
Mexican Colonial Era
What era did Texas State Colonization Law of 1825 continue?
The empresario system
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 created a combined state that caused a lot of political tension in Texas. What was the name of the combined state.
Couhila
Texas delegates met here in 1836 to establish a new government for Texas and write the Texas Declaration of Independence. Where did they meet?
Washington on the Brazos.
Which Texas leader and his men lost the battle of Coleto Creek and was later massacred in Goliad?
James Bannin
In which era of Texas history did the siege of the Alamo take place?
The Texas Revolution
Put the Presidents of Texas in order from first to fourth.
1.Sam houston
2. Mirabou lamar
3.Sam houston
4.Anson jones
what caused the most German groups to immigrate to Texas?
The war in Germany and the hope of a better life.
The Mexican-American war resulted in the southern boundary of Texas being which river?
The rio grande
New borders of Texas were established because of this agreement which was..?
The compromise of 1850
What treaty ended the Mexican-American war?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Why did Texas want to be annexed to the United States? What benefits did being apart of the U.S provide?
To pay off their debts and protection from Mexico
What was the primary reason that the U.S did NOT want to annex Texas?
War with Mexico
In which era of Texas History did the population greatly expand?
The era of Early Statehood
Why did Sam Houston not grow the navy in Texas?
It would drain Texas resources.
Whose diaries and journals helped historians know what daily life was like in Texas?
Mary Maverick
TThe goal of this expedition was to establish a western boundary of Texas.
The Santa Fe Expedition
The Cordova rebellion and Council House Fight were two major conflicts that President Mirabeau Lamar had with these groups of people.
Native American tribes
Which President of Texas had a goal of paying down the countries debt and saving money
Sam Houston
Which group protected Texans from attacks by Native American tribes?
Texas Rangers
This era of Texas history is when Native American tribes lived across Texas. This was before the arrival of Europeans to Texas. Which era was this?
Natural Texas and its people
This era of Texas history was when Texas established itself as an independent republic. Which era was this?
Texas Republic
This era of Texas history was when presidios and mission were built by the Spanish. They were hoping to convert Native Americans to Christianity. Which era was this?
Spanish Colonial era
This era was when texas became apart of the United States. Which era was this?
Early Statehood era
This era was when the Spanish and the French explored Texas looking for gold. Which era was this?
Age of Contact
What year did Pineda map the coastline of Texas
1519
When was San Antonio founded?
1717
When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
1821
When did Texas gain independence from Mexico?
1836
What year was Texas annexed by the United States
1845
