#2 Benchmark Review: ERAS & RIVERS

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Colorado River

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Brazos River

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Which region of Texas is described by the following characteristics: * economy: fishing near Galveston and petrochemical industry near Houston * long coastline bordering the Gulf of Mexico * contains the state capital [in the city of Austin]

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Coastal Plains

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Which area on this map would get the most rainfall? [hint: the Gulf of Mexico is the cause of MOST of the rain that falls in Texas.]

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Name the era of Texas History that saw people migrate from Asia to North America, learn to farm, and then separate into different culture groups.

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Natural Texas and Its People

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Name the era of Texas History that saw European explorers [from places like Spain and France] search the "new world", motivated by Gold, God, and Glory.

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Age of Contact

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Name the French explorer who shipwrecked on the coast of Texas in 1685, set up a French settlement, and was later killed by his own men.

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La Salle

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Name the era of Texas History that involved Spain setting up dozens of missions and presidios in different parts of Texas.

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Spanish Colonial Era

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Name the era of Texas History that includes the Battle of the Alamo, the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Goliad Massacre, and the capture of Santa Anna.

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Texas Revolution

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Where did the Texas Revolution begin? Hint - a flag that said "Come and Take It", and Texans fighting to defend their town's cannon

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