TX25-26 - Texas History Review Units 1-3

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In the "mission-presidio system" used by Spain in the 1600s and 1700s, missions were built to spread the religion and culture of Spain and presidios were built -

Back

to protect the missions and nearby settlements

Front

Which of these statements about the "Coastal Plains" region is False ?
Options:
it has only one MAJOR city which is called El Paso
The costal plains region has more citizens than any other region in Texas.
Port city of Galveston for imports/exports
 Houston is a leader in petrochemical (oil) industry

Back

it has only one MAJOR city which is called El Paso

Front

In the "mission-presidio system" used by Spain in the 1600s and 1700s, missions were built to spread the religion and culture of Spain and presidios were built -

Back

to protect the missions and nearby settlements

Front

This was the first French Settlement in Texas.

Back

Fort St. Louis

Front

French explorer that was searching for the Mississippi River but missed and ended up in near Houston in Texas. Established Fort St. Louis.

Back

La Salle

Front

The elevation of Texas increases when traveling east to west.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following best explains why early settlers chose to live in East Texas? Options: The area had dry soil, a hot desert climate, and limited vegetation. The region offered fertile soil, a warm and wet climate, and abundant forests and vegetation. The land was rocky with poor soil and few water sources for farming. The area experienced frequent droughts and had mostly grasslands with little tree cover.

Back

The region offered fertile soil, a warm and wet climate, and abundant forests and vegetation.

Front

How did Spain influence the development of Texas?

Back

Over forty Texas counties have Hispanic names, and Catholic missions were built to spread Christianity among Native tribes.