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Who thought he found a shorter way to India?

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Christopher Columbus

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Why did people want to find a shorter way to India?

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For trading. India had many spices.

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Who were the most powerful and successful Indians of the new world?

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Those living in Mexico (Aztecs and Maya) and those living in Peru (Incas)

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Why did Indians build pyramids?

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They made them for their sun, moon, and other gods.

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Why were other Indian tribes afraid of the Aztecs?

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Because they sent raids to other tribes to steal food and property and they took captives to sacrifice to the sun to keep it shining.

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What happened when Cortez came to Mexico?

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Some of the Indians joined him to defeat the Aztecs. The Aztecs thought that he was a god who was coming to take the thrown.

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Who survived from the expedition in 1528 sent from Cuba to conquer Florida?

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Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico

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What happened to the expedition of 1528 sent from Cuba to conquer Florida?

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They gave up after finding bad weather and unfriendly Indians. On the way back a hurricane destroyed the boats and killed many of the crew. Some of the survivors were captured by Indian tribes.

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What reputation did Cabeza de Vaca get with the Indians?

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“medicine man”.

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When did Cabeza de Vaca escape from the Indians?

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in 1535

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Where was Fort Saint Louis?

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Matagorda Bay in Texas

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What happened to Fort Saint Louis?

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It was left in ruins in 1687 when the men attacked and killed La Salle so they could go home

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What is a Presidio?

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A Spanish army camp built with strong walls to protect the soldiers. Often made of logs.

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What is the name of a Presidio in Goliad?

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Presidio La Bahia

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What was inside a Presidio?

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Living quarters, offices, arsenal, jail.

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What is a sally port?

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A large door in a presidio that could be opened so the soldiers could rush out.

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17
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Where is the Red River?

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It follows the northern border of Texas south through Louisiana to the Gulf.

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Why was the Red River valuable?

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It was used by French traders from Louisianna for trading with Indians.

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Where are the Cross Timbers?

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In the middle of north Texas.

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What are the cross timbers?

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A forest where the trees do not grow as big, but they row so close together that their branches cross.

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Where is the biggest part of the cross timbers?

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west of the Grand Prairie, but there is also a smaller part that divides the Grand and Blackland Prairies.

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Where are the Piney Woods?

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Inland from the gulf of east Texas.

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What are the piney woods?

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It is a moist and warm area where large forests of pine tree grow.

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What is a fault line?

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Where the land moved and broke apart to make a big crack.

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What is the name of a fault line that runs across Texas?

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Balcones Escarpment

26
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What is an aquifer?

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A huge under ground water tank.

27
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Where is Edwards aquifer?

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Near San Marcos

28
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Who is Jane Long known as?

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“The Mother of Texas”. Because of her dedication to him and his love for Texas.

29
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What did Jane Long do?

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Her husband brought her to Point Bolivar Texas where he built a fort. When He was captured in a battle his army left Jane Long and her daughter there alone. Jane would not leave.

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Who was one of the first English speaking woman to give birth in Texas?

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Jane Long.

31
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Who is Stephen Austin?

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The son of Moses Austin

32
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What did Moses convince Stephen Austin to do?

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Start a colony in Texas.

33
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Where was Houston when he found out Grand and Johnson were on their way to Mexico?

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Washingon-on-the-Brazos

34
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Who decided to stay at the Alamo and defend it against Santa Anna?

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Colonel Travis and Bowie

35
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Who wrote of the Mexican attack “I shall never surrender or retreat. Victory or death”?

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Colonel William Travis.

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Where was the convention held during the battle at the Alamo?

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Washington-on-the-Brazos

37
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When was Texas’ Independence drafted and approved?

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1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos

38
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What happened at Goliad?

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Fannin and his army were captured and shot in a field.

39
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Who was Cynthia Parker?

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John Parkers daughter, who was captured and raised by the Comanche chief and grew up and married a Comanche chief

40
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Who convinced Sam Houston to run for president of Texas?

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David Burnet

41
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Who was the first president of Texas?

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Sam Houston

42
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What happened at San Jacinto?

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Houston and his army appeared to be cornered, but they were ready with their twin cannons when Santa Anna and the Mexican army joined them. They shot the twins and damaged the Mexican cannon. Both camps rested for the night and the next day in the evening Houston’s army attacked, winning the battle.

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What was the new concepts called “manifest destiny”?

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The belief that America was destined to go from ocean to ocean

44
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Who was Richard King?

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He purchased Santa Gertrudis land grant and built one of the largest ranches in the world. His first ranch house was designed by Robert E. Lee in 1858.

45
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When was civil war declared?

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1861

46
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Who proclaimed emancipation?

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Abraham Lincoln in 1863

47
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Who was Albert S. Johnston?

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A man who served in the Union, but when the Civil War broke out he resigned and joined Texas. He died at the battle in Shiloh

48
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Who was Robert E. Lee?

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He fought for the confederates in the Civil war. He surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Viginia

49
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What is a wildcatter?

A

people who drilled oil wells

50
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Who replaced Sam Houston as commander-in-chief led the Texas army to invade Mexico?

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James Fannin

51
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What 2 famous people marched to San Antonio de Bexar?

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James Bowie and James Fannin

52
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Who accepted most of Stephen’s petition, except the part about becoming a state?

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Santa Anna

53
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What happened in 1836?

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Santa Anna and the Mexican army sieged the Texan army at the Alamo and killed all soldiers that were there

54
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What was the battle of San Jacinto?

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A battle between Texas and Mexico where it looked like Texas was cornered, but they waited until Mexico was resting to attack with the twin sisters and they won. Santa Anna was captured

55
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What are the Treaties of Velasco?

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2 treaties signed between Texas and Santa Anna. One said that the war was over and the other recognized Texas’ independence

56
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Who was president after Abraham Lincoln?

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Andrew Johnson

57
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Who sent soldiers to Gonzales to take back the cannon they gave them?

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General Cos

58
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What did the people in Gonzales do with the cannon so the Mexicans couldn’t take it away?

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They buried it in an orchard

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