Check Point 2 Flashcards REVIEW

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Name this Era of Texas History:

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Spanish Exploration and Colonization

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The purpose of the Camino Real

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To increase safety and speed for transporting goods

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Groups that adapted to their region's climate and environment

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Native Americans

Answer explanation

How Native Texans lived was based on the climate and regions where they lived. They used natural resources in every aspect of their lives.

>Clothing-made from animal skins.

>Shelter-made from mud, trees, animal hydes.

>Food-came from farming, hunting/fishing and gathering.

>Nomads-followed their food (buffalo) .

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One reason why the Spanish built forts in East Texas

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To protect Spain's claim on Texas land from the French

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Other reasons why the Spanish built missions

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to: claim land & spread Spanish culture

Front

During his travels across Texas, this person learned the languages and customs of various native tribes

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Cabeza de Vaca

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This person made an agreement with Spain to colonize Texas with U.S. settlers

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Moses Austin

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This person delivered a famous speech on September 16, 1810 calling for a Mexican revolution

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Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla