Natural Texas Quiz

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Which rivers form the borders of Texas?

Brazos, Colorado, and Sabine

Colorado, Trinity, and Rio Grande

Red, Sabine, and Rio Grande (correct)

Trinity, Brazos, and Red

How is the Mountain and Basin Region different from the Great Plains?

It has rolling hills and moderate rainfall

It is a dry, desert area with large mountains and little rain (correct)

It is a flat area with extensive grasslands

It has a wetter climate with dense forests

What would be the effect if the Ogallala Aquifer ran dry?

Expansion of urban areas in Texas

Increased tourism in the Great Plains

Decline in agriculture in the Great Plains (correct)

Greater availability of water for irrigation

Who was the first African to explore Texas?

Estevanico Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary result of the LaSalle expedition?

It started the first French colony in Texas Signup and view all the answers

Why was LaSalle's colony, Fort St. Louis, a threat to Spain?

It established France's claim to Texas Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurred last among these during the early exploration period?

LaSalle establishes Ft St. Louis Signup and view all the answers

The Mission San Francisco de los Tejas was built before the Mission de Valero. Is this an example of Relative or Absolute chronology?

Relative chronology Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Augustin de Iturbide's actions in 1821?

He became the first president of Mexico Signup and view all the answers

Which group did the Turtle Bayou Resolutions support?

Mexican Federalists Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Texas Commander at the Alamo?

William B. Travis Signup and view all the answers

What were the reasons Travis gave for writing the letter at the Alamo?

Willingness to give up his life, hope to get help, and to be remembered as a brave soldier Signup and view all the answers

Whom did Colonel Travis hope would read his letter from the Alamo?

The people of Texas and all other Americans Signup and view all the answers

What issue did Sam Houston face before the Civil War, referred to as the 'storm'?

The issue of secession Signup and view all the answers

How did cotton farmers contribute to the Confederate War effort?

They increased the production of cotton for export Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the Northern states' stance on tariffs during the Civil War is accurate?

They favored tariffs to protect American manufacturers from European competition. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Natural Texas

Texas borders are formed by the Red, Sabine, and Rio Grande rivers.
The Mountain and Basin Region is characterized as a dry desert area with large mountains and little rain, in contrast to the Great Plains.
If the Ogallala Aquifer were to run dry, it would lead to a decline in agriculture in the Great Plains.

Exploration and Colonization

Estevanico was the first African explorer of Texas.
The LaSalle expedition primarily resulted in the establishment of the first French colony in Texas.
LaSalle's Fort St. Louis was a threat to Spain as it established France's claim to Texas.
Chronological order of events: Columbus sails across the Atlantic, Pineda maps the Texas Coast, Cabeza de Vaca lives with Native Americans in Texas, LaSalle establishes Fort St. Louis.
The construction of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas before Mission de Valero is an example of relative chronology.

Texas Revolution / Republic of Texas

Augustin de Iturbide became the first president of Mexico after marching across Mexico and setting up a new government in 1821.
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions supported Mexican Federalists during the Texas Revolution.
William B. Travis was the Texas Commander at the Alamo.
Travis's letter at the Alamo expressed his willingness to sacrifice his life, hope for help, and desire to be remembered as a brave soldier.
Travis hoped the people of Texas and all other Americans would read his letter from the Alamo.
Chronological order of battles: Battle of Gonzales, Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto.
The "storm" Sam Houston faced before the Civil War was the issue of secession.

Civil War and Reconstruction

Northern states favored tariffs to protect American manufacturers from European competition (True).
The North actually had more natural resources than the South during the Civil War (False).
Cotton farmers contributed to the Confederate War effort by planting corn and wheat to supply soldiers and civilians, rather than focusing on cotton alone.

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Test your knowledge about the geographical features and rivers of Texas with this quiz. Answer questions about the Mountain and Basin Region and its differences from the Great Plains. Challenge yourself and uncover interesting facts about Texas geography!