2022-2023 Social studies 7-8 Practice Test A UIL

Front

In his diary, Colonel William F. Gray discusses the fear when the Mexican Calvary approached _____.

Back

Bastrop

Front

Who is accredited to saying "Some of us may be killed... But, soldiers remember the Alamo! The Alamo! The Alamo! Victory is certain!" to encourage the Texas army before the battle of San Jacinto?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

In the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the authors list complaints against ____.

Back

King George III

Front

In a market economy the goal is ___.

Back

profit

Front

Who proposed to set aside public lands to finance public education in Texas?

Back

Mirabeau Lamar

Front

The French and Indian War of 1754 was called the ___ in Europe. It was a precursor to the American Revolution.

Back

Seven Year's War

Front

A _____ is where voters select who will govern the city, state, or country.

Back

general election

Front

What was one of the main differences between the Puritans and Pilgrims?

Back

The Pilgrims wanted to separate completely from the Church of England.

Front

In 1836, Santa Ana defeated Texas forces at the Alamo and Goliad before moving eastward to the San Jacinto River. It was there that he was defeated and captured by ____.

Back

Sam Houston

Front

The Magna Carta outlined a concept called ____, meaning an individual must be charged with a crime before they could be imprisoned.

Back

habeas corpus