Match the following Spanish explorers with their achievements in Texas history.

• Conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold in the American Southwest

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Survived a shipwreck and explored the interior of Texas

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• Mapped the Texas coast in 1519

• Hernán Cortés

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TX.SOC.7.2.B

Which American Indian group lived primarily in the Mountains and Basins region of Texas before European colonization?

• Caddo

• Jumano

• Comanche

• Karankawa

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TX.SOC.7.2.A

(a)   is the region of Texas known for its flat land and is a major area for ranching and farming.

• Mountains and Basins
• Great Plains
• North Central Plains
• Coastal Plains

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TX.SOC.7.8.A

Texas gained independence from Spain in (a)   .

• 1821
• 1836
• 1845
• 1718

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TX.SOC.7.1.B

The main purpose of Spanish settlement in Texas was to (a)   .

• To establish trade with American In
• To spread Christianity and secure t
• To find gold and silver
• To create independent republics

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TX.SOC.7.2.F

Which American Indian group was known for building permanent villages and practicing agriculture in East Texas?

• Comanche

• Caddo

• Apache

• Karankawa

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TX.SOC.7.2.A

Match each region of Texas with its correct description.

• This region contains the city of El Paso and is characterized by mountains and desert.

• North Central Plains

• This region is characterized by rolling prairies and is located between the Coastal Plains and the Great Plains.

• Mountains and Basins

• This region is located along the Gulf of Mexico and is known for its flat land and humid climate.

• Great Plains

• This region is known for its high plains, grasslands, and escarpments.

• Coastal Plains

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TX.SOC.7.8.A

Which European country competed with Spain for control of Texas territory during the era of exploration?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Italy

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TX.SOC.7.2.B

Compare the main economic activities of the Plains and Gulf American Indian cultures in Texas before European colonization.

• Both were primarily hunters.

• Plains groups hunted buffalo; Gulf groups fished and gathered.

• Both were farmers.

• Plains groups built permanent villages; Gulf groups were nomadic.

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TX.SOC.7.2.A

Identify one major difference between Spanish and Anglo methods of settlement in Texas.

• Spanish settlements were based on missions; Anglo settlements were based on land grants.

• Both used missions as the main method.

• Anglo settlements focused on mining; Spanish settlements focused on ranching.

• Spanish settlements were temporary; Anglo settlements were nomadic.

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TX.SOC.7.2.F