tx history mid term

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What did the Karankawa group do during early exploration?

Helped the Spanish and opposed the French.

Why did the Spanish missions fail?

Native Americans weren't interested.

Why was Pineda’s 1519 expedition important?

First to map the Texas coast.

What are the main agricultural markets in San Angelo?

Wool and mohair.

What did centralists do in the late 1820s?

Took more control of Texas and caused tension.

Why was José de Escandón important?

Founded 20 settlements in South Texas.

What did settlers have to do to get land in 1824?

Become permanent Texas residents.

What new Native American technology helped with cooking?

Pottery.

What was Sam Houston’s role in the Convention of 1833?

Led the constitution committee.

What land feature is found near the Grand Prairie?

• Wooded areas.

Why was Matamoros important to Texas?

A base for attacks into Mexico.

Why did Hidalgo write to the French governor?

To request a mission for the Tejas.

What are two resources in the Piney Woods?

Lumber and oil.

What work did African Americans do in Spanish Texas?

Various jobs.

Why did Anglo Americans move to Texas in the 1820s?

Free land.