Definition: A disagreement or argument between people or groups.

Definition: The belief that the U.S. was meant to expand west across North America.

Definition: When one country or state takes control of another area.

Definition: To watch or guard an area.

Definition: An agreement where both sides give something up.

Definition: To add land to a country or state.

Definition: The building where a state or national government meets.

Definition: The branch of government that makes laws.

Definition: The branch of government that enforces laws.

Definition: Money that is owed.

Definition: A government where people elect representatives.

Definition: The branch of government that interprets (judges) laws.

Definition: Spanish churches built to spread Christianity.

Definition: Spanish military forts.

Definition: Places where people live and build communities.

Definition: A formal agreement between countries.

Definition: A ruler with total power.

Definition: A major change in government, often involving fighting.

Definition: Soldiers who fight on foot.

Definition: A person hired to bring settlers to Texas.

Definition: The Mexican state that included Texas.

Definition: Americans of European descent living in Texas.

Definition: Large Spanish land grants used for ranching.

Definition: Americans who tried to take land by force in other countries.

Definition: When an area is surrounded to force surrender.

Definition: People who travel to discover new lands.

Definition: Spanish conquerors in the Americas.

Definition: Journeys taken to explore or map land.

Definition: Wild horses found in Texas.

Definition: Areas of land with similar features.

Definition: Region with mountains and basins in far West Texas.

Definition: Flat land near the Gulf of Mexico.

Definition: Flat grasslands used for farming and ranching.

Definition: Rolling hills and plains in central Texas.

Definition: A person who moves from place to place without a permanent home.

Definition: Sun-dried brick used in building.

Definition: The beliefs, customs, and way of life of a group.

Definition: A period of time in history.

Definition: A person chosen to represent others.

Definition: A formal meeting to discuss issues.

Definition: A decision or statement agreed upon by a group.

Definition: An armed uprising against authority.

Definition: To give up or stop fighting.

Definition: Problems or topics people disagree about.

Definition: When a territory becomes an official state.

Definition: Movement of people west across the U.S.

Definition: Growth by gaining land or power.

Definition: Giving land to another country.

Definition: Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztec Empire.

Definition: Explorer who mapped the Texas coastline.

Explorer who survived and lived among Native Americans in Texas.

Explorer who searched for the Seven Cities of Gold.

French explorer who tried to start a colony in Texas

Explorer who claimed land in the Americas for Spain in 1492.

Powerful Plains tribe known for horsemanship.

Tribe that traded across Texas and the Southwest.

Tribe known for raiding and living in West Texas.

Definition: Pueblo tribe still living near El Paso today.

Definition: East Texas tribe known for farming and permanent homes.

Definition: Coastal tribe known for fishing and hunting along the Gulf.

Definition: Nomadic groups living in South Texas

Definition: Plains tribe that lived in North Texas.

Definition: Plains tribe that migrated through Texas.

Definition: Mission near El Paso that still exists today.

Definition: First Spanish mission in East Texas.

Definition: Mexican priest who led the fight for independence from Spain.

Definition: Major road connecting Spanish missions and settlements.

Definition: Important Spanish settlement and presidio in Texas.

Definition: Reasons for Spanish exploration—religion, wealth, and fame

Definition: Land purchased by the U.S. from France in 1803.

Definition: The year Mexico gained independence from Spain

Definition: American trader who illegally traded horses in Texas

Definition: Changes made to improve government or society.

Definition: First revolt by Anglo settlers against Mexico.

Definition: Report warning Mexico about American influence in Texas.

Definition: Document supporting the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

Definition: Law that limited American settlement in Texas.

Definition: Mexican general and president during the Texas Revolution.

Definition: Leader of American settlement in Texas.

Definition: Famous battle where Texans were defeated by Mexico.

Definition: First battle of the Texas Revolution

A group of African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War were called:

The last great Comanche chief was:

Land set aside by the government for Native Americans is called a:

The growing of crops and raising animals for food and products is called:

Farming done mainly to sell products for profit is called:

Farming done mainly to feed a family is called:

Crops grown to be sold for money are called:

The U.S. president who annexed Texas was:

The movement of people into cities is called:

Soldiers who fight on horseback are called:

The Kiowa leader who attacked near Salt Creek was:

The war in Texas from 1874–1875 that forced tribes onto reservations was the:

The edge of settled land is called the:

The Apache leader who raided Texas and Mexico settlements was:

A person who moves cattle long distances is a:

Large unfenced grasslands where cattle grazed were called:

Sharp fencing wire used to enclose land is called:

Conflicts between ranchers and farmers over land in Texas were called:

Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of:

A place where crude oil is turned into useful products is a:

Tall structures used to drill for oil are called:

A pattern of economic growth followed by decline is called:

Growth of factories and machine production is called:

The severe drought and dust storms of the 1930s were called:

The major economic crisis of the 1930s was the:

The global war from 1939–1945 was:

Germany’s dictator during WW2 was:

U.S. president during most of WW1 was:

Germany, Italy, and Japan were known as the:

Countries fighting against the Axis were the:

The murder of millions of Jews during WW2 was the:

The deliberate killing of a group of people is called:

An agreement between nations to help each other is an:

Oil and gas products are called:

The part of a map that explains symbols is the:

The symbol showing directions on a map is the:

One of the four regions of Texas is:

Apache, Comanche, and Kiowa were:

Jumano, Concho, and Tigua were:

Karankawa and Coahuiltecan were: