Final Exam Review

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How did early Texas tribes pass down their culture and history from one generation to another?

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Storytelling

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What was one of the most important animals used by Texas natives for food and tools?

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Buffalo

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Why did the Spanish explorers build missions in Texas?

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To spread religion to Indigenous people and establish control over the land.

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Why is the Mexican War for Independence an important part of Texas history?

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It decided if Texas would be independent from Mexico.

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What happened to Texas after Mexico won their independence?

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Anglo-American settlers moved to Texas

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Why did Tejano and Anglo settlers living in Texas want to declare their independence from Mexico? Options: The Mexican government banned indigenous tribes, taxes, and weapons; The Mexican government gave them the land they promised; The Mexican government banned immigration, slavery, and imposed taxes; The Mexican government banned slavery, weapons, and taxes

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The Mexican government banned immigration, slavery, and imposed taxes

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Why were Texan settlers upset with Santa Anna?

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He suspended the Mexican constitution and sent troops to Texas to impose strict control over Texas.

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What role did Stephen F. Austin play in colonizing Texas?

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He was granted land from the Mexican government and organized Americans settling in Texas.

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Stephen F. Austin, known as the "Father of Texas," established the first ________ settlement in Texas, called ________, by selling affordable land grants to settlers from the United States. He led a group known as the "________" into Texas, playing a historic role in Texas colonization.

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Stephen F. Austin, San Felipe de Austin, Anglo-American, First 300

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How did the Battle of the Alamo lead to the Runaway Scrape?

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The defeat at the Alamo made people fear the Mexican army, causing them to flee their homes.