Texas History Semester Review Flashcard 1

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Who was the first European to travel up the Rio Grande River and through the Panhandle of Texas?

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

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Which region of Texas is known for its small dome shaped shelters and adobe homes?

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Coastal Plains Region

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Who established the first mission in East Texas, San Francisco de los Tejas?

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Fray Damian Massanet

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What was the significance of the year 1718 in Texas history?

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Establishment of San Antonio

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Who was known as the 'Father of Texas' and settled 300 Anglo families between the Brazos and Colorado rivers?

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Stephen F. Austin

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What was the cause of the Fredonian Rebellion?

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The Mexican government did not uphold or support Edwards' empresario contract

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Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

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George Childress

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What was the outcome of the Siege of the Alamo?

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Texans were defeated by the Mexican army

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What was the purpose of the Mexican State Colonization Law of 1825?

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To draw people in with free or cheap land

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Who was the leader at the Alamo that wrote the famous plea for help?

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William B. Travis