UIL Social Studies 2025

UIL Social Studies 2025 | Quizalize

243 questions

A person who moves frequently for resources.

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A stick used to throw spears further.

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A person who stays in one place.

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Spiritual leader who heals through summoning spirits.

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Culture with adobe homes and settled agriculture.

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Tribe acting as middlemen for trade.

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Tribe established Ysleta del Sur in Texas.

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Religious leader of the Tigua tribe.

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Political leader chosen by Tigua council.

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Region where bison were primary food source.

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Cultural narrative explaining origins of a group.

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People who hunt animals and gather plants.

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Sun-dried earth and straw used for building.

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Partly underground homes used by ancient tribes.

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Method of supplying water to crops.

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Inheritance traced through female lineage.

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Inheritance traced through male lineage.

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Small units of Native American groups.

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Natural formations used for living spaces.

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Original documents or artifacts from history.

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.

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Eastern farming tribe traded with Jumano.

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Supernatural entities believed to influence nature.

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Governing body with elected members, including women.

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Region including west Texas panhandle and Great Plains.

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Primary food source for Plains tribes.

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Portable dwelling made from tanned bison hides.

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Tribe that became nomadic buffalo hunters.

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Partially settled lifestyle, combining farming and hunting.

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Dominant Plains tribe known for horse skills.

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Territory of the Comanche, spanning multiple states.

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Group activity for hunting buffalo, vital for survival.

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Apache subgroup that migrated southward.

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Apache subgroup that moved westward.

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Tribe known for nomadic lifestyle and wolf mythology.

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Temporary shelters used by Tonkawa and other tribes.

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Civilized tribe with organized villages and farming.

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Nomadic tribe known for horse herding and raids.

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Group of men in Kiowa dedicated to warfare.

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Leader chosen for maintaining peace in a band.

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Leader chosen for military decisions in a band.

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Cultural practice among Tonkawa for body decoration.

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Lifestyle characterized by moving frequently for resources.

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Rapid population decline due to warfare and diseases.

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Key factor in transforming hunting practices of tribes.

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Kiowa painted on hides to document history.

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Primary food source for indigenous groups.

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Loosely structured associations of multiple groups.

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Kinship traced through the mother's lineage.

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Community primarily engaged in farming activities.

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Two types: early for eating, late for flour.

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Connected regions from Great Lakes to Gulf.

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Used for storing grains, food, and seeds.

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Indigenous group from North Texas, relocated to Oklahoma.

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Term for indigenous hunter-gatherer groups in Texas.

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Moved frequently, not settling in one place.

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Gulf Coast group known for fishing and mobility.

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Seasonally moved between coastal and inland areas.

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Italian explorer who reached the Caribbean in 1492.

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Conquistador who conquered the Aztecs in Mexico.

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Mapped the Texas coast in 1519.

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First European to enter Texas in 1527.

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Homes built from timber, mud, and straw.

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Primary food source for Gulf Coast indigenous groups.

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Woven grass homes that could be easily transported.

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Common food source for coastal indigenous peoples.

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Significantly reduced indigenous populations from 1520-1690.

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Individuals who held authority in indigenous societies.

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Guides in religious and cultural practices.

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Survivor who became a trader after shipwreck.

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Name given to Galveston, meaning 'bad luck'.

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Native American tribe encountered by Cabeza de Vaca.

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Led expedition searching for the Seven Cities of Gold.

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Mythical cities sought by Spanish explorers.

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One of the Seven Cities of Gold, rumored to be rich.

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Puebloan people encountered by Coronado in New Mexico.

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Native American tribe met by Coronado, referred to as 'the Turk'.

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Fabled land of treasure sought by Coronado.

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Led an expedition to establish settlements in New Mexico.

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City established by Onate in 1609.

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1680 uprising against Spanish rule by Puebloan peoples.

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Took command after De Soto's death, explored Mississippi.

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First European to reach the Mississippi River in 1541.

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First French explorer in Texas, claimed Mississippi Valley.

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Land claimed by La Salle, named after Louis XIV.

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Location where Onate claimed the Rio Grande Valley.

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Distance Coronado's expedition traveled across the Southwest.

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Precious stones mentioned by Cabeza de Vaca.

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Described by Cabeza de Vaca as 'huge cattle'.

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Natural landmark seen by Coronado's expedition.

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Efforts by Spain to establish settlements in the Americas.

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Primary motivation for many early European expeditions.

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Settlement built by La Salle in Texas.

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French explorer who sought to establish Louisiana.

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Native American tribe near Fort St. Louis.

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Government-sponsored pirate ship capturing vessels.

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Warship that returned to France during expedition.

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Location of Fort St. Louis settlement.

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Landing site for La Salle's expedition.

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Rebellion against La Salle leading to his death.

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Governor who led expedition to Fort St. Louis.

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Caddo people encountered by De Leon.

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Spanish term for the area and its people.

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Hasinai woman who guided Spanish explorers.

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First mission established in Texas, 1690.

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Second mission, moved closer to Rio Grande.

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Easternmost mission near Natchitoches, Louisiana.

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Originally at Fort St. Louis, later moved.

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New mission established in East Texas, 1716.

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Founded in East Texas, moved to San Antonio.

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Mission established in 1720.

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Fort established to protect East Texas missions.

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Established to convert natives and secure territories.

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Efforts to establish settlements and missions in Texas.

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Led to increased Spanish interest in Texas.

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Water management systems for farming.

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Established in 1718, now known as the Alamo.

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Founder of Mission San Antonio de Valero.

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French outpost in Louisiana, site of conflict.

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Spanish mission attacked by French in 1719.

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Location where warnings of French attacks were received.

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Governor who organized forces against French threat.

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Region targeted for reclamation by Spanish forces.

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In 1721, aimed to reclaim lost Spanish territory.

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Moved to Angelina River by Aguayo.

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New presidio built near Natchitoches.

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French commander who protested Spanish encroachment.

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Unofficial Spanish capital of Texas, 1722-1772.

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Fort established near Matagorda Bay.

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Mission founded near La Bahia presidio.

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Site of mission and presidio along San Antonio River.

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Spanish commander of Nuevo Santander territory.

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Region from northern Mexico to San Antonio River.

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Catholic official who started missions in Texas.

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First Spanish mission established in 1690.

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Institutions aimed at converting Native Americans.

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Catholic priest belonging to a religious order.

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Process of converting natives to Catholicism and customs.

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First Spanish mission in East Texas, established 1690.

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Native group rejecting Catholicism due to disease.

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Missionary advocating for rebuilding San Francisco de los Tejas.

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French appointed to negotiate with Spanish in 1714.

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Founded successful missions in Texas, including San Jose.

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People of mixed Spanish and Native American heritage.

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Mexicans in Texas, descendants of early settlers.

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People born in Spain, highest social class.

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Mexicans born to Spanish parents, second social class.

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Hierarchy: Peninsulares, Criollos, Mestizos, Native Americans.

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Disinterest from Natives and disease outbreaks.

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Farmed, raised livestock, and ran ranches.

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Protected missions, conducted supply trains, and maintained order.

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Spanish, Mexican, Native American, and African ancestry combined.

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Natives could leave, but soldiers sometimes retrieved them.

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Strengthen claims, convert Natives, and establish settlements.

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Significantly reduced Native populations and mission viability.

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Immigrant groups brought diverse cultures to Texas.

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Region characterized by flatlands and grasslands.

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Region located along the coast of Texas.

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Region featuring mountainous terrain and basins.

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Historical records like Coronado and Cabeza de Vaca.

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Attracted craft workers and merchants as they grew.

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Included soldiers' families and diverse ethnic backgrounds.

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Settled primarily in East and Central Texas.

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Land grant promoters like Stephen F. Austin.

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Settled in South Texas and along the Rio Grande.

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Settled in Central Texas, notably New Braunfels.

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Settled in Fayette and Austin Counties.

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Settled in San Patricio and Refugio counties.

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Settled in Panna Maria and South Texas.

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Settled in Southeast Texas after Napoleonic Wars.

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Settled in East Texas post-Civil War.

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Funded by property taxes and state funds.

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Tax based on real and personal property.

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Supports public schools from land sale proceeds.

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State funding from gas taxes for schools.

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Current Governor of Texas.

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Current Lieutenant Governor of Texas.

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Current Attorney General of Texas.

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Current Comptroller of Texas.

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Current Land Commissioner of Texas.

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Current Agriculture Commissioner of Texas.

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Current Railroad Commissioner of Texas.

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Current Railroad Commissioner of Texas.

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Named after Saint Anthony, founded 1691.

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Means 'The Pass,' near Franklin Mountains.

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Spanish for 'yellow,' referring to local flora.

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Means 'Big River,' Texas-Mexico border.

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Means 'Staked Plains,' flat region in West Texas.

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Named after Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

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Named after Spanish province Béjar.

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Named after Nueces River, meaning 'nuts'.

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Major Spanish trade and travel route.

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Spanish term for ranch.

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Spanish term for cowboy.

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Rope used for lassoing cattle.

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Protective leather leggings for cowboys.

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Spanish term for barbecue.

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Flatbread made from corn or flour.

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Spanish word for pepper.

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Outdoor courtyard or seating area.

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Spanish term for mayor.

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Town square or central gathering place.

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Military fort established by Spanish.

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Explorer seeking Northwest Passage, found Hudson River.

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Discovered the 'New World' for Spain.

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Explored Newfoundland, sought Northwest Passage.

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Conquered Aztec Empire, took leader hostage.

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First to circumnavigate the globe, named Pacific.

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1620 agreement promoting liberty in New World.

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1776 document listing grievances against British rule.

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1776 framework for U.S. government, weak taxation.

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1787 document creating three government branches.

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Essays supporting the U.S. Constitution's ratification.

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List of guaranteed rights in the U.S.

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Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly.

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Ensures the right to bear arms.

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Prohibits quartering of troops in homes.

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Government with restricted powers by law.

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Government with unchecked authority over citizens.

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Monarchy limited by a constitution or laws.

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Government ruled by a single leader with absolute power.

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Political system where property is publicly owned.

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Example of a dictatorship with centralized power.

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Example of a communist state sharing wealth.

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System where citizens elect representatives to govern.

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Citizens' ability to elect their government representatives.

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Right to express opinions without government interference.

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Ability to gather peacefully for political purposes.

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Legal assurance of fair treatment in court.

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Protection from unwarranted government intrusion.

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Right to practice any religion or none.

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Principle that all individuals deserve equal rights.

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Duties citizens must fulfill in a democracy.

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Participation in discussions about political issues.

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Encouragement to volunteer and support local initiatives.

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Equilibrium between individual freedoms and societal duties.

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Basic structures essential for societal function.

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Primary social unit for nurturing and education.

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Source of moral guidance and community belonging.

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System managing production and distribution of goods.

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Transmission of knowledge and cultural values.

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Means of sharing ideas and traditions.

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Creative expressions that maintain cultural identity.

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