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Great Plains
The vast grassland that lies between the Mississippi River and the Rockey Mountains.
Nomadic
Continually migrating instead of living permanently in one place.
Presidios
Forts.
Texas War For Independence
Successful revolt by Texans against Mexican rule in 1835-1836.
Battle of the Alamo
Lasted 13 days. Remember the Alamo