Unit 4 - Mexican National Era Days 1-5 (Barnes)

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Mexican National Era in shaping the history and culture of Texas?

• It marked the beginning of Texas as a state in the United States.

• It was a period of significant change, including independence from Spain, new laws, and cultural blending.

• It was a time when Texas was under British rule.

• It was the era when Texas became a major industrial power.

Open Ended

What are some differences you notice in the two pictures of Quanah Parker?

Open Ended

Based on these two images what do you think the term ASSIMILATION means?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The process by which people from one culture adopt the customs, beliefs, and practices of another culture is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of assimilation as described in the Frayer model?

• A student learning the routines and making friends at a new school

• A group of people moving to a new country but keeping all their old customs

• A government passing a new law

• A family buying a new house

Multiple Choice

According to the Frayer model, what is the definition of 'assimilation'?

• The process by which people from one culture adopt the customs, beliefs, and practices of another culture

• The act of moving from one place to another

• A type of government system

• A way to divide land among people

Multiple Select

Which of the following words are you asked to create a Frayer model for, according to the instructions?

• Filibuster

• Land Grant

• Tejano

• Republic

Fill in the Blank

In a federal system, power is shared between a central government and ___ governments.

Multiple Choice

In a republic, how are leaders typically chosen?

• By public elections

• By hereditary succession

• By appointment from a monarch

• By random selection

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a federal system of government?

• A system where power is shared between a central government and smaller regional governments.

• A system where supreme power is held by a monarch.

• A system where only the central government has authority.

• A system where leaders are chosen by hereditary succession.

Open Ended

What were the major issues that led to Mexican Independence?

Open Ended

Was the mission system working in Texas? Why or why not?

Multiple Select

Based on the map of North America before 1754, which countries owned land in North America at that time?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Russia

Multiple Select

Which of the following regions were controlled by Spain in North America before 1754?

• California

• Florida

• Hudson Bay

• Gulf of Mexico

Multiple Choice

According to the maps of North America before 1754, which European country controlled the largest territory?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Russia

Fill in the Blank

The two major oceans bordering North America are the ___ Ocean and the ___ Ocean.

Open Ended

What do you predict might happen between France and Spain or France and England based on their territorial claims in North America before 1754? Why?

Multiple Choice

After the French and Indian War, which country gained the most territory in North America according to the maps?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Russia

Open Ended

Given the expansion of the Spanish empire after the French threat was removed, what should Spain focus on next in the New World?

Open Ended

How do you think the experiences of people trying to "fit in" relate to the challenges faced by various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in Texas during the Mexican National Era?

Open Ended

What is the difference between a federal and republic system of government?