1st Six Weeks REVIEW: Regions, Vocab, & Native People of Texas

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What is evidence?

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To analyze the past using information to prove statements and support conclusions. Examples: letters, photographs, music, movies from that era.

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Artifacts in history?

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Human-made objects like tools, vases, and clothing.

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Primary sources are documents created by people present during the time period. Examples: letters, journals.

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A document or record of past events created by people present/alive at or during that time period. Examples: written letters, journals or diaries.

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A secondary source is written AFTER the time period by an expert or historian not present at the event. Examples: books, articles, magazines, websites.

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Secondary sources are created by those not present during the events.

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Point of view means:

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the way of looking/viewing something shaped by age, job, religion, and political views.

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Bias is anything that alters observations, e.g., dislike of a person or group (unfair favoritism).

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anything that alters observations, e.g., dislike of a person or group (unfair favoritism).

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What is a REGION?

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An area with distinct features that differentiate it from surrounding areas.

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Region in Texas with major cities like Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Galveston.

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(Gulf) Coastal Plains

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Region in Texas known for cattle ranching, grasslands, and cities like Fort Worth, San Angelo, Abilene, and Wichita Falls.

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(North) Central Plains

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Region in Texas with Lubbock and Amarillo, known for wheat, cattle, and goat ranching. Hot/humid summers, cold winters.

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Great Plains