Final Exam Practice Questions

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Which religion were the Spanish trying to convert the indigenous (natives) Texans to?

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Catholicism (a Christian religion)

Front

What would be an example of Spanish influence in Texas today? Options: the name of the state bird, the colors on the state flag, the reason for the Juneteenth holiday, Names of some Texas cities and rivers

Back

Names of some Texas cities and rivers

Front

What is true about Texas and slavery during the Civil War?

Back

Most Texans believed that slavery was vital to their economy.

Answer explanation

Most Texans DID NOT OWN it was the rich and wealthy that made the most money from having slaves work on plantations. BUT the money made on the plantations was VITAL to the ECONOMY of Texas.

Front

According to the highlighted text, which is NOT TRUE about Lyndon B. Johnson ? Options: was President of the United States from 1963 to 1969, was the president during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, first job was a Texas teacher

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was the president during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865

Front

The judicial branch declares a legislative branch's law to unfair (unconstitutional), limiting/balancing the power of Congress. This is an example of which principle (idea) of government?

Back

checks and balances

Front

The Bill of Rights came from which principle of government?

Back

individual rights

Front

Rights that are guaranteed to U.S. citizens under the Constitution are....

Back

Civil Rights

Front

Which U.S. president (pictured) signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

Back

Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)

Front

Henry B Gonzalez, Barbara Jordan, Sam Rayburn, Kay Bailey Hutchison

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Political Leaders from Texas

Front

The logo represents LULAC that began in 1929. Which best describes the purpose of this organizational group?

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organization that supported civil rights for minorities