Exploration and Settlement in Texas

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Who was Francisco Vázquez de Coronado?

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A Spanish explorer who claimed lands for Spain in the Americas but did not find gold.

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What resources were found in the river valley where the Caddo lived?

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The river valley had many resources that made living close together safer.

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What was the main result of Coronado's exploration?

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He claimed lands for Spain but did not find any gold.

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How was the Caddo government structured?

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The Caddo were ruled by a confederacy, with each village having its own chief.

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What type of homes did the Jumano people build?

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They built pueblos and farmed near the Rio Grande River.

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What was the lifestyle of the Comanche people?

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The Comanche were nomadic and often joined together under a war chief.

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What is a confederacy?

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A confederacy is a group of tribes or villages that come together for mutual support and governance.

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What did the Caddo rely on for their survival?

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The Caddo relied on farming, hunting, and trading goods with other tribes.

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What geographical feature was important to the Jumano people?

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The Rio Grande River was important for farming and building pueblos.

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What distinguishes the Caddo from the Comanche in terms of governance?

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The Caddo had a confederacy, while Comanche bands were led by various chiefs.