Texas History Concepts and Eras

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Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history? American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment. Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas. Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common. European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.

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American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

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Historians divide periods of time with similar characteristics into eras in order to —

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Organize information about the past

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The information listed in the box would most likely be used by historians to –

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Organize the changes over time that occurred in Texas

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How were the Coahuiltecan similar to the Karankawa? They were mound builders, they were primarily buffalo hunters, they were nomads along the Gulf Coast, they were mainly farmers who traded with other tribes.

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They were nomads along the Gulf Coast.

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Who lived in houses with grass roofing?

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The Caddo

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Who traveled around hunting and gathering food?

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The Comanche

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Who depended on bison meat for clothing, tools, and shelter?

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The Comanche

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Who grew beans, watermelons, pumpkins, tobacco, and more?

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The Caddo

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How might the lifestyles of the Comanche and Apache have differed from tribes that lived along the Coastal Plains?

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They mainly relied on hunting and warfare; They were generally nomadic and migratory.

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What region would the Big Bend Nation Park located? Options: Coastal Plains, Great Plains, Mountain Basins, Central Plains

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Mountain Basins