Fall Semester Exam Review

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What is most likely to cause the wide variety of weather that the Coastal Plains region experiences? Options: elevation above sea level, latitude north of the equator, longitude west of the Mississippi River, relative location to the Gulf of Mexico

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relative location to the Gulf of Mexico

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The area of Texas with the largest population is located in which two precipitation areas? Adequate and Dry, Adequate and Wet, Semi-Dry and Dry, Semi-Dry and Wet

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Adequate and Wet

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What was one of the goals of the settlers regarding Native Americans?

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They hoped to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

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Use the image below and your social studies knowledge to answer the following question.

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1519

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Which of the following would be the best title for the list below? I. to convert Native Americans to Christianity II. to defend against Native American attacks III. to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life IV. to strengthen Spain’s hold on Texas

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Goals of the Spanish Mission System

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How did the United States and New Spain become neighbors? Options: Britain moved out of the Mississippi River valley., Filibusters captured East Texas., Spain gave up its claim to Texas., The United States bought Louisiana from France.

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The United States bought Louisiana from France.

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When would this headline have appeared in a newspaper?

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1821

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What was the MAIN purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

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To explain why Texas rebels attacked the troops at Anahuac

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The Law of April 6, 1830:
- Stopped immigration from the United States
- Used generous land grants to encourage Mexican and European families to come to Texas
- Placed customs duties on goods made in foreign nations
Which is the most likely reason this decree was an important link in the chain of events leading to the Texas Revolution?

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It enabled the Mexican government to interfere in the lives of Texas colonists.

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Which of the following demonstrates a significant result of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824? Options: Restriction of voting rights, Abolishment of slavery, Creation of the state of Coahuila y Texas, Independence of Texas

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Creation of the state of Coahuila y Texas