Changes for the American Indian Tribes of Texas

According to the passage 'Changes for the American Indian Tribes of Texas,' about how many years have American Indians lived in Texas?

• About 30,000 years

• About 3,000 years

• About 300 years

• About 300,000 years

Which of the following tribes migrated to Texas from New Mexico in the 1600s?

• Alabama-Coushatta

• Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo

• Kickapoo

• Kiowa

The Alabama-Coushatta tribe migrated from Alabama to eastern Texas during the 1700s.

• True

• False

Which tribe traveled from the Great Lakes area and settled in Texas during the 1800s?

• Kickapoo

• Comanche

• Apache

• Caddo

Two ways American Indian tribes in Texas adapted to their environment for survival and ceremonial purposes were:

• Using natural resources for shelter and creating ceremonial objects from local materials.

• Importing food from distant regions and building stone castles.

• Relying solely on fishing and wearing only animal skins.

• Living in permanent cities and practicing only one type of ceremony.

According to the passage 'Changes for the American Indian Tribes of Texas,' what were some economic activities that tribes engaged in?

• Hunting, farming, and trading

• Mining, fishing, and shipbuilding

• Manufacturing, banking, and tourism

• Logging, oil drilling, and construction

Read the passage below and answer the question: The American Indian tribes of Texas experienced many changes following the arrival of European explorers and settlers. American Indians did not share the same cultural, religious, political, or economic beliefs as Europeans. This caused tension between the tribes of Texas and European settlers and often resulted in armed conflicts. Europeans also brought many diseases to the Americas. Native peoples had no immunity to these diseases, so they spread very quickly and easily in their communities. Millions of American Indians died from these diseases. What was one major reason for tension between American Indian tribes and European settlers?

• They spoke different languages

• They did not share the same cultural, religious, political, or economic beliefs

• They lived in different regions

• They traded with each other

Europeans brought many diseases to the Americas. Native peoples had no immunity to these diseases, so they spread very quickly and easily in their communities. Millions of American Indians died from these diseases.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Many tribes native to Texas were forcibly removed to _________.

• Oklahoma

• California

• Florida

• New Mexico

One American Indian tribe in Texas that is federally recognized by the United States government is:

• Alabama-Coushatta Tribe

• Cherokee Nation

• Navajo Nation

• Sioux Tribe