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Texas became the ___ state when it annexes the U.S
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Texas became the ___ state when it annexes the U.S 28th
Which region is labeled "I" and is known for high elevations and little rainfall? Mountains and Basins Region
This is the era when Spanish and French explorers first interacted with Native Americans The Age of contact
Texas lost its boundary claims in New Mexico, but the congress compensated Texas by doing what? Giving Texas 10 Million dollars
Manifest Destiny became important to the annexation of Texas, because ----- The U.S wanted to expand west
How did the issue of slavery affect the debate over Texas and annexation? Northern states opposed a new slave state
Jack coffee hays gained prominence when he ----- Became captain of Texas Rangers.
Which era included the Siege of the Alamo, the Goliad Massacre and the Battle of San Jacinto? The Texas Revolution era.
Which region is labeld "4" and has most rivers , highest precipitation and highest population destiny? Coastal Plains Region.
What is the Meaning of Manifest Destiny? American belief they had the right to expand from coast to coast
Which explorer created the first map of Texas in 1959? Pineda : but only the coastline
What was the date of Pearl Harbor? December 7 1945
What was the last battle fought in the civil war and where was it fought at? The last battle was a confedarte victory at Palmito Ranch Texas.
As the population of Texas grew during the early years of statehood, the largest group of European immigrants came from which country? Germans
In which region did most battles of the Texas revolution take place? Coastal plains region
Which Empresario brought the "old 300" to Texas and is known as "The Father of Texas"? Stephan F Austin
What was the last battle fought in the Civil War and where was it fought at? The final battle of the Civil War takes place at Palmito Ranch, Texas. It is a Confederate victory.
The largest group of European immigrants came from which country? from northern and western Europe.
In which region did most battles of the Texas Revolution take place? Coastal Plains Region.
What were the three civil war battles fought in Texas? Battle of Galveston, Battle of Sabine Pass, and Battle of Palmito Ranch.
What weapon, given to Anglo settlers from the Mexican government, caused the Battle of Gonzales? A very small cannon.
Which explorer was captured by the Karankawa Indians and wrote the first primary source about Texas? Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
What was the effect of the letter Stephen F Austin wrote suggesting that Texas should consider indpendence from Mexico? Stephen F Austin was arrested for treason
Who were the first four presidents of Texas in order? Anson Jones , Mirabeau Buonaparte lamar and Sam Houston.
Which most accurately describes the Native Americans who lived in this dwelling? Sedentary Farmers.
Which french explorer claimed all land near the Mississippi River and parts of east Texas? Da La Selle.
Which region is labeled "3" and includes Arlington Texas as a major city? North central plains.
Which region is labeled "2" and is known for flat land and roaming buffalo? Great plains region.
During which era did Mexico win independence from Spain and become its own counry? The Mexican Revolution Era.
question not there Nomadic hunters
Which explorer halted exploration of Texas after he did not find any gold? Coronado looking for Cibola did not find gold.
Why was Sam Houston able to defeat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto? He took the Mexican Army by suprise and led them toward the water where many drowned. And couldn't fight back.
Who was Sam Houston not able to defeat?
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