Unit 7 Test

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What most contributed to the growth of the cotton industry in Texas in the mid-1800s? Options: The decrease in new cotton varieties, The construction of irrigation systems, The passage of a fugitive slave law, The increase in demand for cotton

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The increase in demand for cotton

Front

What document was added to the Texas Constitution of 1845 to protect Texans?

Back

Bill of Rights

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What guided the writing of the Texas Constitution of 1845? Options: U.S. Constitution, Mexican Constitution of 1824, Compromise 1850, State Colonization Law of 1825

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U.S. Constitution

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Who would have been eligible to vote under the Texas Constitution of 1845? Options: Person 1: 19, Anglo, male; Person 2: 37, African American, female; Person 3: 53, Anglo, male; Person 4: 61, Tejano, female

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Person 3: 53, Anglo, male

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Which treaty ended the U.S.-Mexican War?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Which U.S. legislation prohibited aiding runaway slaves and required Texas to surrender parts of its territory?

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Compromise of 1850

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Which location on the map identifies the Mexican Cession? A, B, C, D, E

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C

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Why did southern farmers bring their slaves to Texas?

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The Texas Constitution permitted the practice of slavery within the state.

Front

By 1850, the most developed port and trading center in Texas was -

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Galveston

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Which of the following shows Czech influence in Texas? Options: The Rio Grande was named after a river in central Germany. Sweet and savory kolaches are sold in many Texas towns. Fredericksburg hosts Oktoberfest every year. Quinceañeras are celebrated across the state.

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Sweet and savory kolaches are sold in many Texas towns.