Texas History Fall Comprehensive

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Samuel is considering moving to Texas during the empresario era. Based on the historical context, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the economic activities in Texas at that time? Texas had little or no industry besides farming and ranching.

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Texas had little or no industry besides farming and ranching.

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In 1836, what major event took place involving Texas?

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Texas gained independence from Mexico.

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How did Mexico's independence from Spain influence the settlement patterns in Texas?

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Many settlers moved to Texas to acquire land grants.

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Which statement best describes Texans during the Natural Texas and Its People era? Options: The inhabitants had migrated to Texas from South America. The inhabitants were Native Americans and Mexicans. The inhabitants survived by hunting and gathering food. The inhabitants named the region Tejas.

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The inhabitants survived by hunting and gathering food.

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What is a key difference in precipitation patterns between East and West Texas?

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East Texas receives significantly more rainfall than West Texas.

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What was a key role of the Texas Rangers during the early years of the Republic of Texas?

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defend settlers from Native American attacks

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What was the impact of French trading activities in the Mississippi region on Spanish territorial strategies in Texas?

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The Spanish monitored French activities but refrained from immediate action.

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In the area now know as Texas, following Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821, the government promoted the empresario system to bring people in to help settle the land. It was agreed that the empresarios would bring an________________withing six years. They received __________in return if they settled Catholic families specifically.

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agreed amount of families/ a land grant

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Who was the first man to get permission to bring Anglo American settlers into Texas when it was a Spanish colony?

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Moses Austin

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Who was responsible for bringing the first 300 American families to Texas and was a significant figure in the Texas Revolution?

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Stephen F. Austin