Chapter 1: The Origins of Texas Exam
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Where did the Native American tribes settle in Texas?
The multiple tribes that settled Texas between 1500 and 1776 arrived there from the northern
plain states. The Comanche and Apache resided in the north and west; the Tonkawa, Caddo,
and Wichita settled in the northeast and east; and the Karankawa and Coahuiltecan lived along
the coast.
What factors explain the settlement pattern?
Some tribes settled in locations that suited their methods of sustaining themselves. For
instance, the Comanche and Apache settled in drier areas where they hunted on horseback.
The Karankawa settled along the marshy coast where they fished and moved north to hunt in
the summer. Intertribal conflict also assisted in settlement paterns. Pressure from Comanche
Indians pushed the Apaches farther to the South and West.
Who settled Texas and why?
Texas was first settled by Native Americans battling for territory, being pushed by other tribes
and pulled by the roaming buffalo; then by the Spanish explorers looking for an expanded
empire; and then by the Mexican government anxious to create a buffer between itself and the
United States.
Why did the Texans rebel against Mexico?
Texans revolted against Mexico because of anger over halted Anglo immigration, few legal
rights, higher taxation, and a general sense of self-sufficiency.
Spanish settlement largely centered around
missions
, The Spanish expanded into Texas in order to
serve as a buffer against French Louisiana
Tejanos primarily worked in
ranching
Though slavery was outlawed in Mexican Texas, which group brought slaves?
Anglo settlers
Texans of Mexican decent are known as
Tejanos
What industries have spurred the Texas economy?
Texas has experienced six major economic booms since becoming a state: cotton, beginning in
the 1860s; cattle, beginning in the 1880s; oil in the 1910s; manufacturing in the 1930s; high tech
in the 1990s; and oil and natural gas from about 2005.
Why have these industries grown?
The states abundant natural resources provide opportunity to meet national and international
demand for these products. Hard work and luck fueled this growth. Government matters, too,
both by staying out of the way in some instances and by offering incentives to invest in others.
How big is the U.S. military presence in Texas?
Texas is currently home to 15 military bases, if we count the San Antonio joint base as three
separate ones. These bases are primarily located in or outside of urban areas, especially
around San Antonio and El Paso. The total military personnel stationed in Texas is
approximately 195,000.
Why are there so many bases in Texas?
Texas has historically been an outpost for western expansion, and many of the military bases
remain from the state's frontier days. Texas has a vast supply of cheap land and diverse
geography for bases on both sea and land. Texas politicians have fought to keep these bases
open, as bases bring in tens of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue.
How large is the Texas economy? How does it compare to other states?
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2025/2026 A+ Graded 100% Verified
Where did the Native American tribes settle in Texas?
The multiple tribes that settled Texas between 1500 and 1776 arrived there from the northern
plain states. The Comanche and Apache resided in the north and west; the Tonkawa, Caddo,
and Wichita settled in the northeast and east; and the Karankawa and Coahuiltecan lived along
the coast.
What factors explain the settlement pattern?
Some tribes settled in locations that suited their methods of sustaining themselves. For
instance, the Comanche and Apache settled in drier areas where they hunted on horseback.
The Karankawa settled along the marshy coast where they fished and moved north to hunt in
the summer. Intertribal conflict also assisted in settlement paterns. Pressure from Comanche
Indians pushed the Apaches farther to the South and West.
Who settled Texas and why?
Texas was first settled by Native Americans battling for territory, being pushed by other tribes
and pulled by the roaming buffalo; then by the Spanish explorers looking for an expanded
empire; and then by the Mexican government anxious to create a buffer between itself and the
United States.
Why did the Texans rebel against Mexico?
Texans revolted against Mexico because of anger over halted Anglo immigration, few legal
rights, higher taxation, and a general sense of self-sufficiency.
Spanish settlement largely centered around
missions
, The Spanish expanded into Texas in order to
serve as a buffer against French Louisiana
Tejanos primarily worked in
ranching
Though slavery was outlawed in Mexican Texas, which group brought slaves?
Anglo settlers
Texans of Mexican decent are known as
Tejanos
What industries have spurred the Texas economy?
Texas has experienced six major economic booms since becoming a state: cotton, beginning in
the 1860s; cattle, beginning in the 1880s; oil in the 1910s; manufacturing in the 1930s; high tech
in the 1990s; and oil and natural gas from about 2005.
Why have these industries grown?
The states abundant natural resources provide opportunity to meet national and international
demand for these products. Hard work and luck fueled this growth. Government matters, too,
both by staying out of the way in some instances and by offering incentives to invest in others.
How big is the U.S. military presence in Texas?
Texas is currently home to 15 military bases, if we count the San Antonio joint base as three
separate ones. These bases are primarily located in or outside of urban areas, especially
around San Antonio and El Paso. The total military personnel stationed in Texas is
approximately 195,000.
Why are there so many bases in Texas?
Texas has historically been an outpost for western expansion, and many of the military bases
remain from the state's frontier days. Texas has a vast supply of cheap land and diverse
geography for bases on both sea and land. Texas politicians have fought to keep these bases
open, as bases bring in tens of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue.
How large is the Texas economy? How does it compare to other states?
