TX History Semester Review

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Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history? European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes. Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common. Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas. American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

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Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.

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When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur? Canyons and basins turn into coastal plains. The elevation decreases. Wide open prairies span all across Texas. The elevation increases.

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The elevation increases.

Front

Which country was Texas part of during the time period shown on the map?

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Spain

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How did the introduction of horses to North America benefit the plains Indians of Texas?

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By allowing them to follow and hunt buffalo more easily.

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Why do historians divide the past into eras?

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to make their studies more manageable

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Which region on the map is shown in red?

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Great Plains

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Which region on the map is identified in green?

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Central Plains

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Which region is shown in red?

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Mountains and Basins

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Which region is shown in orange?

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Coastal Plains

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Who is considered the father of Texas?

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Stephen F. Austin