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1. Quantitative Analysis: this is the study of society using numbers and statistics.
2. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Pease treaty between the US and Mexico. The treaty called for the US to
pay $15 million dollars, set the border at the Rio Grande and gave the US ownership of California, parts of New Mexico,
Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Over 90% of people in those areas chose to become US citizens.
3. **Theory of Relativity**: Einstein
4. Cordova Rebellion: an uprising around Nacogdoches when Cordova and other leaders sought to oppose
the new Texas Republic.
5. Santa Fe Expedition: This was a commercial and military expedition to secure parts of Northern New Mexico
for Texas. It was initiated by Lamar in order to gain control over the Santa Fe Trail.
6. **Camp David Accords**: Signed by the Egyptian President, Anwar El Sadat and the Israeli Prime
Minister. Jimmy Carter was a witness. This lead to the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. (1978)
7. **Magna Carta and The Constitution**: both of these documents state that all men should be
allowed due process
8. **How can Congress help a recession?**: cut taxes on individuals, businesses and corporations
9. Shay's Rebellion: an armed uprising in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787. Daniel Shay's led a rebellion
against economic and civil injustices. These events shaped the Constitution and lead George Washington to be
president. *Farmers protested high taxes and heavy debt.
10. ancient greek slaves: prisoners of war
11. Battle of San Jacinto: Surprise attack on the Mexican Army by Sam Houston's Texas militia. The Texans
had more artillery during this battle which ended the Texas Revolution. Texas captured or killed the entire Mexican army
and Santa Anna in 18 minutes.
12. Four pillars of Reaganomics: reduce the growth of government spending, reduce federal income tax
and capital gains, reduce government regulation and tighten the money supply to reduce inflation.
13. **The Feminine Mystique**: a book by Betty Friedman which discussed the lives of unhappy
housewives in America.
14. **Progressive Era amendments**: 16th (federal government can collect income tax) 17th (direct
election of Senators) 18th (prohibition began) 19th (women's right to vote)
15. **North's strengths**: larger population, industrial advantage, imported gun powder, and controlled
the navy & seas
16. **South's strengths**: could produce food, trained officers, fought in it's territory *most wars were
fought in the Gulf Coast Region, had better skilled military leaders, were defending their homes
17. **Comanche**: The most skilled tribe in horse breeding and training
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18. Comanche, Apache and Kiowa: all 3 of these native American tribes lived on the plains
19. Karankawas: lived between Galveston and Corpus Christi. These native Americans practiced ceremonial
cannibalism where they would consume parts of the conquered enemies.
20. What did the ancient Mayans worship?: Nature. Sun God, Maize God and Rain God
21. The constitution of 1824: established a republican government in Mexico but failed to mention states
rights
22. Treaty of Velasco: This treaty ended the war between Texas and Mexico on May 14, 1836 and set the
boundary at Rio Grande. Santa Ana agreed to withdraw his troops from Texas but the Mexican government refused to
recognize Texas as independent.
23. Sweatt vs. Painter: ended segregation at UT and was a precedent to Brown vs. Board
24. Cabeza de la Vava: Spanish explorer who shipwrecked and explored most of the region that would
eventually be Texas.
25. expansionary policy: to increase government spending and lower taxes in order to reduce unemploy-
ment
26. contractionary policy: to help counteract inflation, increase taxes and decrease government spending.
27. **If the British pounds falls in value, should the US import more or export
more to Britain?**: Import more. Export less. They could spend less US dollars to get the same amount of
British goods.
28. William Travis: Commander of the Alamo, was determined to hold his position, managed to send message
through Mexican lines asking for help. He was killed in the battle of the Alamo.
29. Texas Independence Day: March 2, 1836
30. Stephen F Austin: "Father of Texas", he led a project to settle 300 families in Texas. He was the first man to
bring Anglos to Texas
31. Washington on the Brazos: where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed (location of the
1836 Convention)
32. The Gulf Coast Plains: Major cities: Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi. The most populated region. Has
the most rainfall and humidity. Has the flattest land and is closest to the ocean. This region is great for farming because
of the rain.
33. North Central Plains: DFW. Rolling hills and plains, 2nd most rainfall in region.
34. Great Plains in Texas: Major cities: Lubbock, odessa, Midland. Great for farming cotton and wheat.
Ranches have sheep, horses, and cattle. Plateaus, hills, canyons, flat but high elevation. Weather can be cool but also
hot and dry in the summer.
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ho750b
1. Quantitative Analysis: this is the study of society using numbers and statistics.
2. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Pease treaty between the US and Mexico. The treaty called for the US to
pay $15 million dollars, set the border at the Rio Grande and gave the US ownership of California, parts of New Mexico,
Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Over 90% of people in those areas chose to become US citizens.
3. **Theory of Relativity**: Einstein
4. Cordova Rebellion: an uprising around Nacogdoches when Cordova and other leaders sought to oppose
the new Texas Republic.
5. Santa Fe Expedition: This was a commercial and military expedition to secure parts of Northern New Mexico
for Texas. It was initiated by Lamar in order to gain control over the Santa Fe Trail.
6. **Camp David Accords**: Signed by the Egyptian President, Anwar El Sadat and the Israeli Prime
Minister. Jimmy Carter was a witness. This lead to the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. (1978)
7. **Magna Carta and The Constitution**: both of these documents state that all men should be
allowed due process
8. **How can Congress help a recession?**: cut taxes on individuals, businesses and corporations
9. Shay's Rebellion: an armed uprising in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787. Daniel Shay's led a rebellion
against economic and civil injustices. These events shaped the Constitution and lead George Washington to be
president. *Farmers protested high taxes and heavy debt.
10. ancient greek slaves: prisoners of war
11. Battle of San Jacinto: Surprise attack on the Mexican Army by Sam Houston's Texas militia. The Texans
had more artillery during this battle which ended the Texas Revolution. Texas captured or killed the entire Mexican army
and Santa Anna in 18 minutes.
12. Four pillars of Reaganomics: reduce the growth of government spending, reduce federal income tax
and capital gains, reduce government regulation and tighten the money supply to reduce inflation.
13. **The Feminine Mystique**: a book by Betty Friedman which discussed the lives of unhappy
housewives in America.
14. **Progressive Era amendments**: 16th (federal government can collect income tax) 17th (direct
election of Senators) 18th (prohibition began) 19th (women's right to vote)
15. **North's strengths**: larger population, industrial advantage, imported gun powder, and controlled
the navy & seas
16. **South's strengths**: could produce food, trained officers, fought in it's territory *most wars were
fought in the Gulf Coast Region, had better skilled military leaders, were defending their homes
17. **Comanche**: The most skilled tribe in horse breeding and training
, TEXES 7-12 Social Studies Content Exam (232)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ho750b
18. Comanche, Apache and Kiowa: all 3 of these native American tribes lived on the plains
19. Karankawas: lived between Galveston and Corpus Christi. These native Americans practiced ceremonial
cannibalism where they would consume parts of the conquered enemies.
20. What did the ancient Mayans worship?: Nature. Sun God, Maize God and Rain God
21. The constitution of 1824: established a republican government in Mexico but failed to mention states
rights
22. Treaty of Velasco: This treaty ended the war between Texas and Mexico on May 14, 1836 and set the
boundary at Rio Grande. Santa Ana agreed to withdraw his troops from Texas but the Mexican government refused to
recognize Texas as independent.
23. Sweatt vs. Painter: ended segregation at UT and was a precedent to Brown vs. Board
24. Cabeza de la Vava: Spanish explorer who shipwrecked and explored most of the region that would
eventually be Texas.
25. expansionary policy: to increase government spending and lower taxes in order to reduce unemploy-
ment
26. contractionary policy: to help counteract inflation, increase taxes and decrease government spending.
27. **If the British pounds falls in value, should the US import more or export
more to Britain?**: Import more. Export less. They could spend less US dollars to get the same amount of
British goods.
28. William Travis: Commander of the Alamo, was determined to hold his position, managed to send message
through Mexican lines asking for help. He was killed in the battle of the Alamo.
29. Texas Independence Day: March 2, 1836
30. Stephen F Austin: "Father of Texas", he led a project to settle 300 families in Texas. He was the first man to
bring Anglos to Texas
31. Washington on the Brazos: where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed (location of the
1836 Convention)
32. The Gulf Coast Plains: Major cities: Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi. The most populated region. Has
the most rainfall and humidity. Has the flattest land and is closest to the ocean. This region is great for farming because
of the rain.
33. North Central Plains: DFW. Rolling hills and plains, 2nd most rainfall in region.
34. Great Plains in Texas: Major cities: Lubbock, odessa, Midland. Great for farming cotton and wheat.
Ranches have sheep, horses, and cattle. Plateaus, hills, canyons, flat but high elevation. Weather can be cool but also
hot and dry in the summer.
