TX23 - Fall Sem Exam Review #1

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Which of these eras of Texas History was happening from 1500-1600? Age of Contact, Mexican National Era, Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas

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Age of Contact

Answer explanation

The Age of Contact refers to the period from 1500-1600 when European explorers first arrived in Texas, marking significant interactions between Native Americans and Europeans. This era is distinct from the later Mexican National Era and Texas Revolution.

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Which era of Texas History is INCORRECT? AGE OF CONTACT - Spanish and French explorers claimed land in Texas, NATURAL TEXAS AND ITS PEOPLE - American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to their environment, MEXICAN NATIONAL - social and political unrest leads to a war for Mexican independence, TEXAS REVOLUTION - Spanish missions and presidios were built to spread the religion and culture of Spain

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TEXAS REVOLUTION - Spanish missions and presidios were built to spread the religion and culture of Spain

Answer explanation

The statement about the TEXAS REVOLUTION is incorrect because it refers to Spanish missions and presidios, which were primarily established during earlier periods, not during the Texas Revolution itself.

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Which culture group lived in teepees, hunted the buffalo, and included the tribes of Apaches, Comanches, and Tonkawas?

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Plains

Answer explanation

The Plains culture group is known for living in teepees and hunting buffalo. The Apaches, Comanches, and Tonkawas are all tribes that belong to this group, making 'Plains' the correct answer.

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Which Spanish explorer is described below?

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• * survived a shipwreck in Texas
• * traveled through Texas on his long journey home
• * wrote a book about his travels called "La Relacion" that inspired further explorations of Texas

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Cabeza de Vaca

Answer explanation

The explorer described is Cabeza de Vaca, who survived a shipwreck in Texas, traveled through the region, and wrote "La Relacion," which inspired further explorations of Texas.

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What religion was taught to Native Americans living in missions during the Spanish Colonial Era?

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Catholicism

Answer explanation

During the Spanish Colonial Era, Native Americans in missions were primarily taught Catholicism, as the Spanish aimed to convert indigenous populations to this faith, contrasting with other religions like Islam, Methodist, or Buddhism.

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In what year did Mexico win independence and the government of Texas change from Spanish to Mexican governance? [hint: this was the same year that Anglo colonization began with settlers from the U.S. following empresario Stephen F. Austin to Texas]

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1821

Answer explanation

Mexico won independence in 1821, marking the transition of Texas governance from Spanish to Mexican. This year also coincided with the beginning of Anglo colonization led by Stephen F. Austin.

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Which of these statements is TRUE about Stephen F. Austin?
ALL of these are correct,
He was a successful empresario during the 1820s,
He was the leader of the Old Three Hundred,
He founded San Felipe on the Brazos River

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ALL of these are correct

Answer explanation

Stephen F. Austin was indeed a successful empresario in the 1820s, led the Old Three Hundred settlers, and founded San Felipe on the Brazos River. Therefore, the statement 'ALL of these are correct' is true.

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Hispanic immigrants spread across the LARGEST area of Texas. What culture group [from Europe] was the second largest?

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German immigrants

Answer explanation

German immigrants were the second largest European cultural group in Texas, following Hispanic immigrants. They significantly influenced Texas culture, especially in areas like cuisine, festivals, and architecture.

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Mexican and Anglo settlement of Texas involved following empresarios to Texas, which caused the population to -

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increase

Answer explanation

The influx of empresarios brought settlers to Texas, leading to an increase in the population. This was a significant factor in the growth of Texas during the Mexican and Anglo settlement periods.

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Which group followed empresarios [land agents] who sold land grants to new arrivals in Texas, helping to INCREASE the population of Texas in the 1820s and 1830s? Options: Spanish friars, Mexican filibusters, German immigrants.

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Anglo settlers

Answer explanation

Anglo settlers were the primary group that followed empresarios in Texas during the 1820s and 1830s. They purchased land grants, significantly increasing the population and settlement in the region.