Questions and Answers
Which rivers form the borders of Texas?
How is the Mountain and Basin Region different from the Great Plains?
What would be the effect if the Ogallala Aquifer ran dry?
Who was the first African to explore Texas?
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What was the primary result of the LaSalle expedition?
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Why was LaSalle's colony, Fort St. Louis, a threat to Spain?
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Which event occurred last among these during the early exploration period?
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The Mission San Francisco de los Tejas was built before the Mission de Valero. Is this an example of Relative or Absolute chronology?
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What was the outcome of Augustin de Iturbide's actions in 1821?
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Which group did the Turtle Bayou Resolutions support?
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Who was the Texas Commander at the Alamo?
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What were the reasons Travis gave for writing the letter at the Alamo?
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Whom did Colonel Travis hope would read his letter from the Alamo?
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What issue did Sam Houston face before the Civil War, referred to as the 'storm'?
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How did cotton farmers contribute to the Confederate War effort?
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Which statement about the Northern states' stance on tariffs during the Civil War is accurate?
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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!
