Semester 1 Midterm History Review

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Who is known as the 'Father of Texas'?

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Moses Austin is often referred to as the 'Father of Texas' for his role in the colonization of the region.

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What is a common physical feature of the Great Plains and Coastal Plains regions of Texas?

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Flat land suitable for farming or ranching.

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What era includes events like the Decree of 1830 and the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

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Revolution.

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What cultural region is characterized by Native Americans who dwell in adobe and farm in rocky soil?

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Puebloan.

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What type of sources are photographs found in a house considered?

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Primary Sources.

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What is the significance of the Decree of 1830 in Texas history?

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It was a law that restricted immigration from the United States to Texas.

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What was the main outcome of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

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They expressed the colonists' support for the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

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Who led the Texan army during the Texas Revolution?

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Sam Houston.

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What was the primary reason for the Texas Revolution?

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Colonial dissatisfaction with Mexican rule and governance.

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What is the definition of a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account from the time being studied.