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What year did Columbus reach the Americas?
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1492
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What year did Pineda map the Gulf Coast?
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1519
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What year was the first Spanish Mission built?
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1682
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What river forms the border between Texas and Mexico?
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Rio Grande
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Which Texas River has the most tributaries?
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Colorado River
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Texan four regions are:
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North Central Plains, Great Plains, Coastal Plains, Mountains and Basins
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Which region was best for the Native Americans to live in?
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Coastal Plains
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Describe the Great Plains region
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Grassy, hot, dry, wavy, tall grass, yellow, flat
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What changed to make the Natives able to stay in permanent villages?
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Farming
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What was the effect the Europeans had on the Natives?
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Died of European diseases, lived in missions, became hostile
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Three reasons why explorers came to Texas:
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Gold, God, Glory
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Three goals of spanish Missions:
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To convert natives, claim land, become self-sufficient
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What conditions must you agree to to go to Texas?
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Loyal to Spain, become Catholic
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Four Spanish Settlements
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Ranchos, presidios, towns, missions
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Why did Moses Austin travel to Texas in 1820?
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To get permission
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