2024 Tx History Semester Review Part 1

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Which explorer was shipwrecked off Galveston Island?

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Cabeza de Vaca

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Mission and Presidios were built in Texas was called what Era? Options: Mexican National Era, English Colonial Era, Spanish Colonial Era, Spanish Exploration Era

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Spanish Colonial Era

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Which explorer mapped the coast of Texas in 1519? Options: Cabeza de Vaca, Pinata, Pineda, La Salle

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Pineda

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In what year was the settlement of San Antonio built?

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1718

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What is important about the year 1821?

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Mexico gained their independence from Spain.

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Who is the person MOST responsible for the settlement of Texas with Americans? Options: Viceroy Martinez, Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, Baron de Bastrop

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Stephen F. Austin

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Who was the "father" of Texas?

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Stephen F. Austin

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Fulfilled his father's dream to colonize Texas by paving the way for Anglo colonization.

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Stephen F. Austin

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What year did Texas win its independence?

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1836

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Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

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Sam Houston