History

Relative location

Location in relation to other places

Absolute location

Exact location

Ogallala Aquifer

Biggest aquifer in Texas

Edwards aquifer

A highly productive aquifer is used for Austin and San Antonio's water supply.

Colombian exchange

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World following Christopher Columbus's voyages.

1492

Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas.

1519

Hernán Cortés's expedition to Mexico and the fall of the Aztec Empire.

1715

Mission San Jose was established

Caddo

They were matreantial and engaged in agriculture and trade. They were located in the costal plains, or piney woods.

Karankawa

were nomadic and lived in the Gulf coastal plains, specifically Galveston and Corpus Cristi. Hunting, rubbed alligator fat on themselves.

Wichita

They lived along the Red River and the northern plains. Their society was based on agriculture and they were known for their grass houses.

Tonkawa

A nomadic tribe that lived in the Edwards Plateau, known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle, as well as their distinct social structure and use of horses.

La Salle

French explorer who claimed Texas for France in the late 17th century, establishing a settlement at Fort St. Louis.

Missions

To spread Christianity and European culture among Native Americans.

Why did the spanish establish missions in east Texas

To stop the French expansion into the region and to convert local Indigenous populations to Christianity.

Why did the spanish establish a mission in san Antonio, who established it? When?

To serve as a base for further colonization and to provide protection for settlers, it was established by Martin de Alarcon in 1718.

Why is Jose Escandon significant to Texas history?

He is known as the "Father of the lower Rio Grande" for establishing settlements and developing the region in the 18th century.

Why were missions in san antonio successful?

Were successful due to their strategic location, agricultural productivity, and ability to attract and convert local Indigenous peoples.

How many regions does texas have?

4 geographic regions: Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, and Mountains and Basins.

How many regions are in the USA?

10

Costal plains subregions

Piney Woods, Gulf Coastal Plain, Blackland Prairie, Post oak belt, and South Texas Plains.

North central plains subregions

The grande prairie, Rolling plains, and Cross Timbers.

Great Plains

Includes the High Plains, and Edwards Plateau.

Mountains and basins

None, does have the Guadalupe peak

Fray Marcos

A Spanish explorer known for his expeditions in the southwestern United States, particularly in search of the Seven Cities of Gold, Catholic friar.

Onate

A Spanish conquistador and explorer who led the first European expedition into New Mexico and established the first Spanish settlement in El paso and santa Fe.

Cabeza De Vaca

First european to set foot on texas soil

Coronado

A Spanish conquistador who led an expedition into the southwestern United States, searching for the Seven Cities of Gold and exploring areas that included present-day Arizona and Kansas. Led to quivera.

Cortes

A Spanish conquistador known for leading the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire and the conquest of Mexico.

Pineda

A Spanish explorer and cartographer who is known for mapping the Gulf Coast of Texas in 1519, being one of the first Europeans to explore the region.

Mission Life

often involving religious conversion, agricultural work, and community building among Indigenous peoples.

Presido Life

, a fortified military settlement, involving defense, support of missions, and interactions with Indigenous peoples.

Settlement life

The daily experiences and activities of individuals living may include farming, trade, community interactions, and adaptation to local environments.