1. Natural Texas & Its People

What is the study of history primarily concerned with?

• The future

• The present

• The past

• The impacts

What is the purpose of studying history?

• To predict the future

• To understand the impacts of people, places, and events on society

• To create new technologies

• To explore outer space

What do historians use to divide the past into eras?

• Random dates

• Personal opinions

• Several factors

• Popular votes

What is the significance of the year 1519 in the timeline shown?

• Start of the Mexican National Era

• Start of the Age of Contact

• Start of the Spanish Colonial Era

• Start of the Revolution and Republic

Which era of Texas history is marked by Mexico winning its independence from Spain?

• Natural Texas and Its People

• Age of Contact

• Spanish Colonial

• Mexican National

What is the main focus of the "Natural Texas and Its People" era?

• Spanish explorers arriving in Texas

• The different regions of Texas and the Native Americans who lived there

• Spain establishing control of Texas

• Mexico winning its independence from Spain

Which era came after the Spanish Colonial era in Texas history?

• Natural Texas and Its People

• Age of Contact

• Spanish Colonial

• Mexican National

What did Spain establish to control Texas during the Spanish Colonial era?

• Trade routes

• Missions, forts, and other settlements

• Schools and universities

• Railroads

Who were the primary inhabitants of Texas before European arrival?

• Spanish settlers

• Native Americans

• British colonists

• French traders

During which era did Texans rebel against the Mexican government and win their independence?

• Texas Revolution

• Republic of Texas

• Early Statehood

• Civil War and Reconstruction