Texas History Semester 1 Exam Review

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What notable event in Texas history occurred in the year 1519? A. The founding of San Antonio. B. The first European settlement in Texas. C. Alonzo Álvarez de Pineda mapped the Texas coastline. D. The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

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Alonzo Álvarez de Pineda mapped the Texas coastline.

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From which country did Mexico gain its independence in 1821?

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Spain

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Which year marks Mexico's independence from Spain?

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1821

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What was one of the causes of death for many Karankawa?

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Diseases caused by interactions with Europeans

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How did the Karankawa navigate the waterways when encountering European explorers?

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Dugout canoes

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Which city serves as a major commercial center in the Mountains and Basins region?

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El Paso

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What type of natural vegetation is found in the Mountains and Basins region?

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Cacti, yucca, and shrubs

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Which region of Texas is characterized by high elevations and a dry climate?

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Mountains and Basins

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What type of vegetation is common in a dry climate like the Mountains and Basins region?

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Cacti and shrubs

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Which region of Texas is home to more citizens than any other region? Options: Central Plains, Great Plains, Coastal Plains, Mountains and Basins

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Coastal Plains