Texas History 1st Semester Review

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When did the Texans declare their Independence from Mexico?

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March 2, 1836

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What was Governor Mirabeau Lamar's policy toward the Native Texans?

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he felt that they should be pushed off the land

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The original purpose of the Texas Rangers was to

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protect the settlers from Native Texans

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Why did President Lamar build up the Texas Navy?

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in hopes Mexico would recognize Texas as independent

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Which Texas president did Chief Bowles and the Cherokees have better relations?

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Sam Houston

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Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history? Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas. American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers. Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas. Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.

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Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

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Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?
Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.
American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.
Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.
Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.

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Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.

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Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history? Options: Council House Fight, Siege of the Alamo, Election of Sam Houston, Settlement of Nacogdoches

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Siege of the Alamo

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One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes — the introduction of cattle ranching, the establishment of Anglo settlements, the fighting of the American Revolution, the conversion of American Indian tribes

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the establishment of Anglo settlements

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During the Mexican National period, new settlers in Texas had to meet certain requirements in order to live in Mexican territory. What were some of those requirements?

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Become Mexican citizens, Catholic, and be of good moral character.