4 Social Studies End of Year

Texans were able to surprise and defeat the Mexicans at ____, and force them to recognize Texas independence.

This explorer was part of the expedition that explored the Trinity River in East Texas.

This European country claimed most of the land that would become Texas.

People who create maps

A positive factor that causes a person to move to a new place, like affordable land, good jobs, & better climate.

Religious figures who wanted to convert people to their religion. Most were a part of the Franciscan or Jesuit orders.

Gained independence from Spain, ratified their Constitution in 1824, and took over the government of Texas.

A land agent that encouraged immigration to Texas, Moses Austin was one.

The father of Mexican independence, he rallied the people to action with a speech and participated in an uprising.

An area of land that has similar characteristics.

A drawing of a place that shows where it is located and how to get there.

This explorers writings are considered the first historical accounts of the area that became Texas

Native to a place

Tells where something is in relation to something else. Example: our class is across the hall from Mrs. Stewart’s class

The first group of humans to live in Texas

The sharing of plants, animals, ideas, and technology between Europe and the Americas.

Battle to defend a mission in San Antonio was a loss for the Texans, and every defender was killed. They inspired others

A cultural event where members of an American Indian Tribe gather to perform traditional songs and dances.

The study of Earth and its people.

People often sent by rulers to establish colonies, obtain new resources and create trade routes.

A negative factor that causes a person to leave the place where they are living. For example disease, war and famine

An American Indian Tribe that has an official relationship with the United States Government

This man was the leader of the Texas army during the revolution and became the first president of the Republic of Texas.

A round model of the Earth that shows where water, land and countries are located.

Tells a place’s exact location. For example our school is located at 3030 Gus Thomasson Road.